Overview
Description
Analysis of the interactions between federal, state and local governments. Theoretical foundations of federalism, issues of public policy and administration.
Units
Lecture3
Learning Outcomes
- describe the origins and theoretical foundations of federalism.
- discuss the similarities and differences between federal and confederal models of governmental organization.
- relate the principle components of federalism to the development of the United States.
- relate federalism to public policy.
- discuss the relationship between the national, state, and local levels of government.
- recognize elements of federalism in public policy as implemented by levels of government.
- analyze public policy issues reflecting components and parameters of federalism.
- describe the impact of federalism on state and local government.
- recognize the impact of federalism on public policy development.
- recognize the relationship between assigned texts, lecture content, in-class discussion materials, and current public policy articles shared during a semester.