POS 233 - American Local Government

Institution:

University of Maine at Augusta

Subject:

Description:

The process and practice of local politics and government. Types of local governments-towns, cities, special districts, counties, and metropolitan government; participatory activities including campaigning, electioneering and the use of the initiative and the referendum; parties, interest groups, the legislature, the executive, the courts and their interaction; constitutionalism and federalism; and coverage of topical areas such as education, planning, housing, transportation, welfare, budget, finance, and taxation. CR. 3

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uma.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 621-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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