Political Science Research Proposal POLS311Political Parties

Political Science Research Proposal
POLS311- Political Parties and interest groups
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Introduction
The Republican and Democratic parties have existed since the mid nineteenth century, and this highlights their value in the political system, to the politicians, citizens and interest groups. Major political parties have also been able to raise money for campaign purposes. In the case of interest groups, the main aim is advance specific policies and this is possible when the preferred political parties are in power (Desmarais, La Raja & Kowal, 2015). Interest groups are more likely to be powerful when they forge alliances with likeminded groups, and are based on how they exercise their barging power. While the public and the media do influence policy direction, interest groups are more actively engaged with legislators and policy makers to influence changes directly. The research question is what is the effectiveness of interest groups in influencing policy decisions and outcomes in the U.S.?
Relevance of topic
Not all interest groups are influential in the political process or policy making. One of the main resources is that th...