Project Summary: You are being asked to write about a 5-7 page paper on one of the following three topics: 1) What is the future of American political parties? 2) Do American parties or interest groups do a better job representing voters interests in American politics? 3) Are modern interest groups pro- or anti- democratic? These should be analytical papers based on appropriate evidence. I am open to alternative topics but they must be approved by me. You will be evaluated on the quality of the argument you make, how well you present it, and the support you provide for it.