Pol Sci 481 . American Elections and Political Parties. Examines the nature of the electoral process and the roles that political parties and interest groups play in that process. Focuses on party functions, ideologies, organization, goals, and finances. Also examines the increasing role of interest groups in electoral politics.
Special attention is given to the current presidential or congressional elections.
Final exam or research paper. Pol Sci 211. Pol Sci 482 . Politics of the Judiciary and the Supreme Court. This course focuses on policy-making in appellate federal courts.