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PSC 401H

American Political Parties and Electoral Behavior

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Analysis of the nature, structure and functions of American political parties and electoral participation. Special emphasis on theories of elections, voting habits and patterns and campaigns in American politics.

Requirements

Prerequisites

PSC 101
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

PSC 101.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • describe the evolution of the American political party system.
  • discuss the differences among American political parties.
  • explain the effects of party identification on voting patterns.
  • asses the growth of the franchise (right to vote) on party success.
  • analyze different theories of voting.