Same as PPol 203 . Kasle A consideration of federalism, broadly defined as the distribution of power between the federal and state governments. Students with less than three years of administrative work experience will be required to participate in a supervised internship, while those with professional experience may choose an alternative format. Executive-legislative relationships, staffing practices, budget processes, leadership, rules and procedures, oversight functions, and the management of foreign policy are examined. Emphasis on technology transfer, trade and investment policies, the state of the manufacturing sector, fiscal and monetary policy, and the role of government.
Emphasis is placed upon the procedural, historical, and jurisprudential dimensions of American law.
This broad perspective seeks to convey understanding of the law as a legal and moral force guiding and constraining public decision making. Specific problems involving presidential management, policy conflicts, reform efforts, legislative oversight, and economic deregulation are emphasized. The nature of program development and implementation. Specific organization and management problems of less developed countries. National, cultural, and political context.