POLSC 107 - State and Local Government

3 credits

This is a survey course in the structures and functions of government given to the states by the United States Constitution. Beginning with the concept of Federalism, the class explores the parallel legislative, executive, judicial and administrative law operation. Special emphasis will be placed on identifying and Resolving pressing infrastructural and superstructure issues of local communities with the goal of increasing popular participation in governance.

Prerequisites: English 101-Ready