POL 101 - State and Urban Politics

Upper Division

Survey of current issues and problems in state and city government. Analysis of the evolutionary nature of such issues and problems through a comparison of the historical and contemporary experiences of cities and states. Topics include the distribution of power in the community; the organization of city government; state executive and legislative processes; and community responses to law enforcement, social welfare, education and taxation.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AD - American Diversity

Cross-Listing
ES 119

Course credits: 1