State and Local Government
CSPL 230
Spring 2018
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This course will cover the history of state and local government in America, the roles and functions of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches in state government, the interaction between federal, state, and local government institutions, state and local taxation and budget policies, the legislative process and how a bill becomes law in a state legislature, participation of the public in state and local government, as well as pertinent issues arising in state and local governments, with a focus on the Connecticut General Assembly. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS CSPL |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Excerpts will be provided.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two exams, one writing assignment, one oral presentation, reading summaries, class participation. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Caroline B. Simmons is a State Representative in the Connecticut General Assembly, representing the 144th District in Stamford, Connecticut. Caroline was elected in 2014 as the youngest female state legislator. Caroline is the House Chairwoman of the Commerce Committee, a member of the Public Safety and Higher Education and Employment Committees, and the bi-partisan Young Legislators' Caucus and Women's Caucus. |
| Instructor(s): Simmons,Caroline Times: .....F. 09:00AM-11:00AM; Location: JUDD113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 16 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 4 | FR: 4 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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