American Constitutional Law. The Supreme Court as a policy-making body in the governmental system. Emphasis on case studies in major areas of conflict including federalism, civil liberties, criminal procedure, and economic regulation. 337 is a prerequisite to 338 unless permission of instructor is obtained. Powers, functions, and politics of municipal governments from the standpoint of city management.
Attention is given to problems related to the execution of municipal policy.
Governmental Budgeting and Finance Administration. Analysis of the legal and social nature of government budgets emphasizing the procedures and administrative methods of fiscal control. Budget documents at state and local levels. The Former Soviet Union. In-depth study of the development, nature, and future of the nations of the former Soviet Union.