Welcome to Module 10! The list below outlines what you need to do this week.

Read Chapter 10 of American Government (Parties and Interest Groups).
Read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 in Introduction to California Politics
Check out the supplemental resources available to you on the next Module page.
Then read the Module 10 discussion prompt and respond with your initial post (your answer to my prompt) by 11:59 pm on Friday. Two thoughtful follow-ups are due in the Week 10 discussion forum by 11:59 pm on Sunday.
Complete the Unit 5 Exam by 11:59 pm on Sunday.
Upload the Civic Engagement Assignment

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By completing this week's reading and assignments, you will achieve the following Course Objective:

Identify and critically evaluate the role of interest groups in the process of government at the Federal level.

Any general questions should be posted to the Q&A Forum. If you message me a general question, I will tell you to post to the Q&A Forum. By asking a question and receiving an answer (either from me or your classmates) in this forum, you will help other students who have the same question-just like in a face-to-face class!

If you have a personal concern or private matter to discuss now or at any time throughout the semester, you must message me via the Canvas Inbox. The surest way to get a quick response from me regarding a private matter is the Canvas Inbox. I do not check my COD email as frequently as I do Canvas and thus your email will likely get lost among several others. Canvas is also the best way to send secure messages that contain personal/private information.