Attention will focus on such topics as the development of the Bill of Rights, Protection of Civil Liberties, the Equal Protection of the Law Section of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the Interstate Commerce Clause. Counts as an advanced course in American Politics. Political Science 111 or consent of the instructor. One course credit, spring semester. A survey of the institutions, actors, and processes involved in the governing of states, cities, and other local jurisdictions.
Attention is given to intergovernmental relations as well as to the analysis of individual units.
Field work is required. Counts as an advanced course in American Politics. Not offered in 2000-2001. Political Science 111 or consent of the instructor. One course credit, spring semester, even-numbered years.