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POLS 1003 - State and Local Government

Credits: 3

This course provides an introduction to the organization and functioning of American state and local governments. It focuses on the theory, institutions, processes, and problems of state and local governments, with special emphasis on the governance of the state of Connecticut and its towns and cities. Among the topics discussed will be the evolution of American federalism, the functions of state constitutions, the roles of state legislatures and governors in the policy-making process, the influence of political parties and interest groups, the role of state bureaucracies in the implementation of public policies, and the governance of towns and cities.

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 1010  
General Education Code: SBSX
Elective Code(s): LART, SSCI
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