POLS 1030 — - State and Local Government
This course is a study of government and politics at the state and local levels. The institutional frameworks and powers of state and local governments will be considered. The various elements of state and local politics will also be considered, including voting, elections, political parties, and interest groups. Taxation, public expenditure, education, health care, community planning, and other areas of state and local policy concern will be addressed. Lecture: 3 hours Course completes the following requirements: Written Communication Critical Thinking Social Sciences Requirement URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes