New Dates: October 19, October 26, & November 2

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Free Class: Understanding American Government

Federal and State Governments, Elections, and Democracy 

The Millicent Library is pleased to announce a free class, “Understanding American Government.” This class is designed to provide citizens with a comprehensive understanding of State and Federal Governments and how they interact with one another. This informative and engaging course will cover fundamental topics such as:

• The Declaration of Independence
• United States Constitution
• Massachusetts Constitution
• Structure of Federal and State governments
• Separation of Powers
• Interaction between Federal and State governments

This course will be led by local attorney and Fairhaven resident, Ellen Nelson

Ellen has a Bachelors of Arts degree in History and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts and a Juris Doctor from the Cardozo School of Law in New York. She has taught classes on government and introduction to law at community colleges and privately.

Class Details:

• Date: Saturdays,October 19, October 26, & November 2
• Time: 1:30-2:30
• Location: Millicent Library, 45 Center Street, Fairhaven, Mass. (enter at Walnut St. entrance)
• Instructor: Ellen Nelson, Esq.