State and Local Government (PO 202)

Term: 2025/26 Rindge Fall Semester

Faculty

	Frank S. CohenShow MyInfo popup for Frank S. Cohen
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM (8/26/2025 - 12/13/2025) Location: RNDG PETRO 113

Description

Examines the actors, institutions, policies, and politics of American state and local governments and how they interact with each other and the federal government. Issues such as comparative taxation, political participation, the legal system, and government services such as education, environmental regulations, and health will be investigated. Addresses GLE Learning Outcomes Social Science (SS), Civic Knowledge & Engagement (CE), Inquiry & Analysis (IA), and Information Literacy (IL)