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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > campaigns, elections and electoral behavior > campaigns, elections, and the law > special interests
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > campaigns, elections and electoral behavior > political campaign management > special interests

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special interests  

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  • INTEREST GROUPS HAVE a long history of involvement in American campaigns and elections, but the nature of that involvement has changed considerably over the years. In addition, campaign reforms since the early 1970s have made more information available concerning some facets of group involvement. [Source: Encyclopedia of U.S. Campaigns, Elections, and Electoral Behavior; Special Interests]

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