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.

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Identify and analyze the major themes in the study of state and local government in the United States.
Identify and analyze the major time periods in state and local government.
Identify and explain the relationship of state and local government to the U.S. national government.
Evaluate major themes and time periods to make informed judgments on contemporary American life.

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