HG 143 - State and Local Government

Institution:

Cazenovia College (Closed 2023)

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Description:

State and Local Government is an issueoriented introduction to the world of government "close to home." Thereis coverage of how laws are created (from idea through the entire legislative process), the relationship between the federal, state, and local governments, and the big players on the state and local front. In addition, the course focuses on real problems that many students will encounter in their own lives and careers such as: how to secure government funding for programs they are working on (child abuse, drug abuse, the arts, education); how to be effective at town meetings (taxation, school sports, local traffic); how education is funded; how communities bring jobs to their area (economic development); and election campaign issues.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cazenovia.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 654-3210

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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