POL 130 - American State and Local Government

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

An analytical study of the powers, process and problems of American state, county and local governments. Careful consideration of the nature of political, legislative, administrative and judicial organization at the state, county and city level will be given. NOTE: Prerequisites: Students are encouraged to participate in civil, political and community activities in a democratic society. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: List the development of the six major historical periods in the evolution of American state and local government; Define federalism and two other major forms of governmental structure; Identify the nature, functions, structure and legal position of local government in American federalism; Trace the structure, functions and problems of the three branches of American state government with emphasis on Pennsylvania; Students are encouraged to participate in civil, political and community activities in a democratic society.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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