GOV 205 - State and Local Government

Institution:

Owens Community College

Subject:

Government

Description:

An introduction to the structure, processes and institutions of American state and local government. Topics include three branches of government, the federal-state relationship, political parties, voting behavior and interest groups. Emphasis on the public policy and public service roles of state and local government in education, public safety, transportation, health and welfare and economic development. Examples will be used from Ohio, where possible. (Social and Behavioral Science elective).

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENG 097

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

https://www.owens.edu

Phone Number:

(567) 661-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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