POLS 120 - California State and Local Governments

(Formerly POLYS 120, 020)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC,CSU

This course stresses the study of California state and local government (counties, cities, and special districts) and California party politics, including the study of the California constitution, intergovernmental relations, regional governments, and urban politics and problems. This course is designed to make available to students the concepts, information, and skills which will enable them to better understand the political and governmental systems in which Californians function.