POL K 116 - Practical Local Politics

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Three Rivers

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Description:

Prerequisite: Placement test score indicating ENG* K101 or completion of ENG* K100 with a "C" grade or better. This course examines the puzzling process of local governmental decision-making. It broadly studies the formal structures of town and city governments, and attempts to sort out the informal political power structures which influence public policy. Local political party organization, election campaigning, and influence peddling are explored. Special topics related to municipal government such as zoning, public safety, and taxation are also discussed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.trcc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 886-0177

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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