PS 231 - American Intergovnmtl Relatns

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

An examination of the relationship between the national government and state and local government. The focus of the course is an in-depth analysis of federalism with an overview of state and local government. The analysis includes a study of the origin, evolution, and current state of American federalism. National, state, and local decision making will be reviewed. Topics surveyed include the constitutional basis of federalism, grants in aid, interstate compacts, unfunded mandates, state constitutions, city government, county government, issues of taxation and finance, and other issues of practical governance. A gateway course for the study of American politics in the major.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kings.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 208-5900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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