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AP United States Government and Politics›Unit 5: Political Participation›Political Participation

Political Parties and Interest Groups

Parties organize coalitions to win elections; interest groups lobby to shape policy.

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Unit 5: Political Participation

Voting and Voter Turnout
Political Parties and Interest Groups
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