POLS 1050 - State and Local Government

4.5 Credits
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.

Lec: 4.5 Lab: 0 Cr: 4.5

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