PS 224 - State and Local Government

Institution:

Hilbert College

Subject:

Description:

This course will examine state and local governments. These governments are very important and are the main building blocks and chief organizing governments for the whole-government system. To this end, students will be introduced to the relationships between federal, state, and local units of government. The course also will focus on state and local politics in New York State. Students will learn about the relevance of government of their own state. In particular, topics that pertain specifically to Western New York will be discussed, such as the urban-suburban problem, Love Canal, mass transit and poverty.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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