State And Local Government

An introduction and exposure to the nature and dynamics of state and local politics and government, with some emphasis on Ohio. The course presents American Federalism as it relates to State/Federal relationships within the context of the American Constitution, the nature of State Constitutions, parties, and elections in the States, State Legislatures, State Governors, and State Judicial Systems. The course analyzes the nature of local governments and municipalities, state and local policy and staffing, and the financing of state and local governments.