A descriptive and analytical examination of American political parties, nominations, elections, and political leadership.

Prerequisites/Rules:
Prerequisite: GVPT241 and GVPT170. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.
Credits: 3
Grading Method: Regular, Pass-Fail, Audit
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