Description
POS 151 American State and Local Government
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course is intended to introduce the student to the essentials of sub-national government in the United States. We will study and analyze many different aspects of state and local politics, including: federalism, state constitutions, citizen participation, elections, political parties, interest groups, campaigns, governors, budgeting, the bureaucracy, state legislatures, the judiciary, local government, leadership and governance, economic development, intergovernmental relations, and various public policies. Particular attention will be paid to state and local government within Maine. In addition, the student will study and analyze how power operates as a part of political culture, various institutions and important actors within sub-national government in the United States.