POS 216 - State and Local Government

Institution:

University of Maine at Machias

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Description:

An introduction to government and politics in the U.S. below the national level. Major emphasis is placed on such topics as federal-state-local relations; government and politics on the state level, including constitutions, legislatures, governors and judges; law enforcement and court systems; city, county and town governments; the urban crisis; big city politics; metropolitan government; local power structures; the politics of education and welfare; and state and local government regulation and taxation. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor. 3 Cr

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.umm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 255-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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