POLS 325 Federalism and the Constitution

(3-0-3) This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and principles of intergovernmental relations with special focus on U.S. government and federalism. The system of federalism in the U.S. is examined in terms of American institutions at all levels of government and the complex web of public and private sector organizations that form the intergovernmental actors in the policy making process. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand federalism and intergovernmental relations and their relationship to U.S. political process, the constitutional foundations at state and federal levels, and the U.S. system of law.