POLS 1050 State and Local Government

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

Prerequisite

None

Course Description

This course is a survey of state and local government. Political, economic, social and cultural factors are considered. It also includes an examination of the following topics: a comparative analysis of the structure and function of the 50 American state governments; policy determination process and the significant variables that pattern this process; broad introduction to the political structure and operations of state and local governments; role and power of state and local governments; government institutions; political parties and interest groups; public policy; and state constitutions.