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State And Local Political Processes –
pol215
(3 credits)
This course provides students with an introduction to the organization, administration, and functions of American state and local governments. The relationship between state and federal governments is also analyzed.
This undergraduate-level course is 5
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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How Do Governments Work Together?
- Analyze the relationship of state and local governments to the U.S. federal government.
- Analyze current issues involving multiple governments.
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of intergovernmental relationships.
- Differentiate between the powers and functions of state and local governments.
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Organization and Functions of Local Governments
- Describe the relationship between state and local governments.
- Describe current public policy issues and challenges in local governments.
- Identify various challenges and benefits of rural, suburban, and urban communities.
- Analyze different forms of local governments.
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Political Processes of State Governments
- Describe forms of citizen participation in state government.
- Summarize the state election process.
- Analyze the function of political parties and interest groups in state politics.
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Foundations and Institutions of State Governments
- Describe state judicial, educational, and social-service systems.
- Identify major sources and expenditures of state finances.
- Identify the role of state legislatures, governors, attorneys general, and other executive officials.
- Explain the role and function of state constitutions.
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Foundations of the U.S. federal government
- Summarize the role of federalism relative to the current U.S. political climate.
- Define federalism.
- Describe the historical and philosophical foundations of the U.S. federal government.
- Explain the role and function of the federal legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
- Identify the major components of the U.S. Constitution.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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