POLS 3200 Georgia Government and Politics

A thorough examination of historical and contemporary politics and government in Georgia. Topics include state's political development and constitutions; the structure and powers of the governor, legislature, judiciary, executive officers, and bureaucracy; the organization of county and municipal government, including ``home rule'' and city-county consolidation; voting rights and elections in Georgia; the role of linkage institutions in Georgia politics, such as the media, political parties, and organized interests; and budgeting and contemporary policy issues.

Credits

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

POLS 1101 or POLS 1101H with a C or higher, or permission of instructor.