POLS 132 - State And Local Government

(IAI: S5 902)

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. (PCS 1.1, 3 credit hours - 3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab.)