GOV 222 - State and Local Government

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
A detailed examination of the philosophy of state and local government in the American system. The structure, function and political processes of state, county, town, city and smaller units of government, with emphasis upon these units in New York State. This course also includes a study of the federal system and its relevance to the operation of these smaller units of government. (Where possible, the seminar method will be used.)