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State and Local Government

This course is focused on the 80,000 governmental units below the national level that do much of the governing in the United States. Through an examination of the make-up, powers, strengths and weaknesses of the sub-national governments, students will develop an understanding of the formulation of public policy and political decision-making at the state and local level.

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Campus Courses

The following courses are associated with the State and Local Government core course on the listed campus.

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Campus Course
Adirondack
Albany
Broome
Clinton
Cortland
Dutchess
Empire State
SOC261204
Finger Lakes
Genesee
Herkimer
Jamestown
Jefferson
Mohawk Valley
Morrisville
North Country
Oneonta
POLS200E
Onondaga
Orange County
Plattsburgh
Rockland
Suffolk
Tompkins Cortland
University at Buffalo
Westchester

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