Assignment task:
Introduction
The textbook, Politics of the Administrative Process, Chapter 13, "Implementation and Performance" explains that public policy is a goal-oriented course of action that the government follows in dealing with a problem or issue in the country.
Public policies are based on law, but many people other than legislators set them. Individuals, groups, and even government agencies all play a part in the policy-making process, and they can bring about some positive, some negative, and often some unintended impacts and outcomes.
Instructions:
Use this template to write a 3-4 academic paper and include the following:
1. Select one topic from the following categories (for example, obesity from the health category):
o Health: Obesity, opioid abuse, alcohol abuse, cigarette taxes.
o Criminal Justice: death penalty, drug policy, and gun control.
o Culture and Society: abortion, arts, and civil rights.
o Economic Affairs: budget and taxes.
o Education: school safety.
o Environment: air quality and global warming.
2. Provide three examples of why you chose the selected topic and its connection to the Dynamics of Public Policy:
o Title this section: My Topic.
3. Some of the outside influencers on public policy include public opinion, economic conditions, scientific findings, interest groups, political ideology, etc.
o How would each of these influencers impact your chosen topic? Use specific examples.
- Title this section: Outside Influencers.
4. Give three examples of how a public policy in your chosen topic might have unexpected outcomes or unintended consequences.
o Title this section: Unexpected Outcomes or Unintended Consequences.
Follow these formatting requirements:
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
1. Use at least three current, quality academic or authoritative sources in this assignment.
2. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate.
3. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment.
4. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality scholarly and/or authoritative sources.