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The document discusses the early history of political parties in the United States, including the Federalists versus the Anti-Federalists and the Jeffersonian Republicans versus the Democrats. It then summarizes the major political parties from the 1800s to the 1960s, including the Democrats, Republicans, and key symbols and supporters for each party.
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This document discusses different models of political participation including getting elected, campaigning, voting, contacting groups, and protesting. It also examines the linkages between citizens and the government through political institutions like parties, interest groups, elections, and media. It asks questions about how these institutions link citizens to the government and their roles in policymaking, specifically looking at how parties, interest groups, elections, Congress, the President, and courts all contribute to the political process.
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