PSC 250 - State Government

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course introduces students to the study of state government and politics in the U.S. It focuses on the political structures, processes, and policies of the state government through a comparative analysis of the 50 states. Particular attention is paid to federalism, electoral politics, parties, interest groups, lobbying, media, the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. The first half of the course focuses on competing theories and understandings of these concepts; the second half applies the concepts and theories to the state of Maine. Particular attention will be paid to the 2000 legislative and gubernatorial elections in Washington State.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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