POLS 132State & Local Government

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Studies both state and local government, including current functions and reform ideas. Focus on both Illinois government and local politics. Covers governors, legislators, municipal governments, civil services, elections, and federal-state relations. Emphasizes Illinois statutes and the Constitution. Successful completion of this course satisfies the Illinois State Constitution mandate included in the Associate Degree graduation requirements. <BR>Prerequisite: None. <BR>(PCS 1.1, 3 credit hours: 3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab.)