WEEK 4

September 13 (Monday): Politics: Parties and Interest Groups

• READ: Robertson, Federalism and the Making of America,  Chapter 3
             Holbrook and La Raja "Parties and Elections"  
             Nownes et. al., "Interest Groups in the States"
             Broder, "The States as Electoral Barometer"
             "The Lonliness of Governor Schwartznegger"               

Remember, class will not meet on Wednesday.  Instead, attend Constitution Day in MSC.

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE TWO:

1     Describe the way federalism had influenced the development of political parties in the United States.  Describe the way political parties influence federalism in the United States today.  Will federalism affect the 2010 elections?

2     Describe the way federalism has influenced the development of interest groups in the United States.  Describe the way interest groups influence federalism in the United States today.  Be sure to explain pluralism.