POL 123(3-0-3)
United States Government and Politics
This introductory course critically reviews the institutions, structures, and processes of the United States federal government. It employs historical, conceptual, and theoretical approaches in its examination of the Constitution, Federalism, the three branches of government, bureaucracy, elections, political parties, public opinion, civil liberties and civil rights, interest groups, and the media's role in politics.
POL 125(3-0-3)
State and Local Government
This course examines the structure and functions of state government, an assessment of state constitutions, the nature of police powers, state politics, state and local revenue, types and problems of municipal government, and critical issues facing state and local governments.
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