SS 280 State and Local Government
The purpose of this course is to survey the functions, processes, and organization of the various forms of local and state government in the U.S. The course will examine the activities of state government and will look at the responsibilities of local government at the city and county level. The State of Indiana, St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties, and the cities of South Bend, Elkhart, and Mishawaka will often serve as case studies.