The textbook, Politics of the Administrative Process, Chapter 13 is directed toward a goal-oriented course of action that is implemented to resolve issues within public policy.
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 the Week 8 Assignment Template Download Week 8 Assignment Templateto write a 34-page academic paper expressing a comprehensive opinion regarding the Dynamics of Public Policy.
- Select one topic from the following categories (for example, obesity from the health category):
- Health: Obesity, opioid abuse, alcohol abuse, cigarette taxes.
- Criminal Justice: death penalty, drug policy, and gun control.
- Culture and Society: abortion, arts, and civil rights.
- Economic Affairs: budget and taxes.
- Education: school safety.
- Environment: air quality and global warming.
- Provide 3 three examples of why you chose the selected topic and its connection to the Dynamics of Public Policy:
- Title this section: My Topic.
- Some of the outside influencers on public policy include public opinion, economic conditions, scientific findings, interest groups, political ideology, etc.
- How would each of these influencers impact your chosen topic? Use specific examples.
- Title this section: Outside Influencers.
- How would each of these influencers impact your chosen topic? Use specific examples.
- Give 3 three examples of how a public policy in your chosen topic might have unexpected outcomes or unintended consequences.
- Title this section: Unexpected Outcomes or Unintended Consequences.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Use at least three current, quality academic or authoritative sources in this assignment.
- Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate.
- Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment.
- Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality scholarly and/or authoritative sources.
Keep in mind the Master of Public Administration Library Guide for a list of databases focused on Public Administration and for guidance on library research in general.
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