POL 3722 - State and Local Government
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41517,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jason Small
Email: jpsmall@ysu.edu
Course Description
3722. State and Local Government. The political processes and institutions of state and local governments, with special attention to Ohio government. Prereq.: POL 1560. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | State and Local Government 12th Ed. | Bowman, Ann O'm | 9798214157610 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Federalist Paper #39 | Introduction | Extra Credit Essay Questions |
| 8/31 | Chapter 3 | State Constitutions | n/a |
| 9/7 | Chapter 2 | Federalism | Essay Questions #1 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 2 | Federalism | Essay Questions #2 |
| 9/21 | Chapter 13 | Taxation and Spending | Essay Questions #3 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 13 | Taxation and Spending | Test #1 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 17 | Social Welfare and Health Insurance | Essay Questions #4 |
| 10/12 | Chapter 4 | Elections and Citizen Participation | Essay Questions #5 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 5 | Political Parties and Interest Groups | Test #2 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 6 | State Legislatures | Essay Questions #6 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 7 | State Governors | Essay Questions #7 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 9 | State Courts | Essay Questions #8 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 12 | The Relationship Between State and Local Governments | Essay Questions #9 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 10 | Local Government: Municipalities, Townships, Villages, and Counties | Essay Questions #10 |
| 11/30 | Chapter 8 | Public Budgeting and Services | Test #3 |
| 12/7 | N/A | Final Examinations | No Final |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.