How are policy agendas formed? Include of interactions and dynamics among actors, interests, institutions, and processes in the discussion. Most Policy agendas are formed when there is an existing social problem that becomes a political problem. When people disagree on what should be done then they can call upon interest groups to help rally up whatever support they can get for their cause then they could get their congressmen to help persuade the decisions made by the government.
Trace the enactment of public policies by Congress and the president. The enactment of public policies by congress and the president ultimately originated from the new deal and the enactment of a lot of different governmental policies that took place in the 1930s. These policies were brought fourth and helped passed by the government as they are the ones who go through the process of making policies and enacting them.
Discuss the implementation and interpretation of policies by the bureaucracy. The Bureaucracy is usually the one who can help decide what policies will go on the floor and they can interpret what the policies are. They also determine what they mean and what is considered part of the policies. The Bureaucracy is the one who determines what policies that are excluded form their choices upon their thoughtful interpretation.
Discuss the implementation and interpretation of policies by the courts in the policy process. The courts are able to look at certain policy and see if the policy is constitutional. They check the constitutionality of a policy and they also act as the overseer of the Bureaucracy on how they implement these policies and check if the are actually doing what the policy is allowing the Bureaucracy to perform. The courts are very important in the policy process because they are the ones who consider the legality of the policy that is working to get implemented and they provide the information that correlates to that policy to the government.
Investigate and describe policy networks and issue networks in at least three domestic policy areas. A domestic policy area would be an example of the EPA which was originally created for the protection of human health and the environment that surrounds them. The NRA was an association that issued the domestic rifle laws that have to do with the implications of certain gun laws in the united states. The department of homeland security was created to protect the United States from any threat that could be made against them. These policy networks protect the United States and provide mandatory regulations over certain subjects in the U.S.
Investigate and describe policy networks and issue networks in at least three foreign policy areas. Human rights is mainly targeted at protecting the rights that are given to the citizens of the United States of America and it makes sure that those rights are correctly given to them. Another issue network is terrorism which is usually filled with people that are able to deal with threats agains our nation like high military officials and members that are a part of the defense department. Some issues with trade has become a major problem in the United States. Trading issues affects the supply and demand economy which affects the nation as a whole.
Identify and describe the impact of federalism on policy processes and policymaking in the federal context. The federalist nature makes it somewhat difficult to implement policies. The state and national polices are always argued in many cases that contradict each others points of view. The policies often need the court to support them and decide if they can be implemented and this process takes up more time and usually does not help in the process of making policy pass. The policy making process is a long process that consists of the courts, president, congress, and various branches of the government. This tells you how important making policies is in government because it takes everyones consent before it gets passed.
Identify and describe the impact of interest groups on policy processes and policymaking in the federal context. The interest groups make policy making difficult because they give out their pluralist ideas towards the government and the people. The interest groups impose their ideas because they know that their opinion counts in what type of policy is important since it helps politicians get into office. Interest groups are able to gain a lot of support from everyone because they know that the bigger the support the better chance they will influence the policy process. They need to make sure that they have a positive image that is presentable towards the citizens so that they will have an easier time gaining the support from the people and make a lasting image towards government officials.
Identify and describe the impact of political parties on policy processes and policymaking in the federal context. The ideas that come from political parties can affect policy making because there are two major parties that influence the government and when their ideas collide it is harder to pass policies or laws. This is called a gridlock which means that government is not able to pass policy very easily because of the opposing parties. Even though the opposing parties make the policy making process very slow it also prevents one party form abusing the policy so that it is in their favor. It ultimately creates a policy that includes both sides of the parties ideas which makes it neutral. This is why there is so much confrontation in politics because of the opposing parities in government want their party to be dominant in policy making process.
Identify and describe the impact of elections on policy processes and policymaking in the federal context. In elections the candidate wants to be re-elected so he/she will most likely alter their views so that they will win the vote of the people. Their views tell what kind of policy making they would impose in the future so by expressing the views that the people want will most likely get them elected in all types of elections. This could definitely lead to pork barrel spending because the candidates want to promote their cause so they will usually participate in unnecessary spending which is bad for the nation. The candidate does not care that they spend thousands of dollars for useless things because all they care about is getting elected. Policy making plays a big role in government and incorporates the views of all the government officials all in to on document, this is why the views of the candidates are important because when elected he/she will incorporate their views into policy.
Trace the enactment of public policies by Congress and the president. The enactment of public policies by congress and the president ultimately originated from the new deal and the enactment of a lot of different governmental policies that took place in the 1930s. These policies were brought fourth and helped passed by the government as they are the ones who go through the process of making policies and enacting them.
Discuss the implementation and interpretation of policies by the bureaucracy. The Bureaucracy is usually the one who can help decide what policies will go on the floor and they can interpret what the policies are. They also determine what they mean and what is considered part of the policies. The Bureaucracy is the one who determines what policies that are excluded form their choices upon their thoughtful interpretation.
Discuss the implementation and interpretation of policies by the courts in the policy process. The courts are able to look at certain policy and see if the policy is constitutional. They check the constitutionality of a policy and they also act as the overseer of the Bureaucracy on how they implement these policies and check if the are actually doing what the policy is allowing the Bureaucracy to perform. The courts are very important in the policy process because they are the ones who consider the legality of the policy that is working to get implemented and they provide the information that correlates to that policy to the government.
Investigate and describe policy networks and issue networks in at least three domestic policy areas. A domestic policy area would be an example of the EPA which was originally created for the protection of human health and the environment that surrounds them. The NRA was an association that issued the domestic rifle laws that have to do with the implications of certain gun laws in the united states. The department of homeland security was created to protect the United States from any threat that could be made against them. These policy networks protect the United States and provide mandatory regulations over certain subjects in the U.S.
Investigate and describe policy networks and issue networks in at least three foreign policy areas. Human rights is mainly targeted at protecting the rights that are given to the citizens of the United States of America and it makes sure that those rights are correctly given to them. Another issue network is terrorism which is usually filled with people that are able to deal with threats agains our nation like high military officials and members that are a part of the defense department. Some issues with trade has become a major problem in the United States. Trading issues affects the supply and demand economy which affects the nation as a whole.
Identify and describe the impact of federalism on policy processes and policymaking in the federal context. The federalist nature makes it somewhat difficult to implement policies. The state and national polices are always argued in many cases that contradict each others points of view. The policies often need the court to support them and decide if they can be implemented and this process takes up more time and usually does not help in the process of making policy pass. The policy making process is a long process that consists of the courts, president, congress, and various branches of the government. This tells you how important making policies is in government because it takes everyones consent before it gets passed.
Identify and describe the impact of interest groups on policy processes and policymaking in the federal context. The interest groups make policy making difficult because they give out their pluralist ideas towards the government and the people. The interest groups impose their ideas because they know that their opinion counts in what type of policy is important since it helps politicians get into office. Interest groups are able to gain a lot of support from everyone because they know that the bigger the support the better chance they will influence the policy process. They need to make sure that they have a positive image that is presentable towards the citizens so that they will have an easier time gaining the support from the people and make a lasting image towards government officials.
Identify and describe the impact of political parties on policy processes and policymaking in the federal context. The ideas that come from political parties can affect policy making because there are two major parties that influence the government and when their ideas collide it is harder to pass policies or laws. This is called a gridlock which means that government is not able to pass policy very easily because of the opposing parties. Even though the opposing parties make the policy making process very slow it also prevents one party form abusing the policy so that it is in their favor. It ultimately creates a policy that includes both sides of the parties ideas which makes it neutral. This is why there is so much confrontation in politics because of the opposing parities in government want their party to be dominant in policy making process.
Identify and describe the impact of elections on policy processes and policymaking in the federal context. In elections the candidate wants to be re-elected so he/she will most likely alter their views so that they will win the vote of the people. Their views tell what kind of policy making they would impose in the future so by expressing the views that the people want will most likely get them elected in all types of elections. This could definitely lead to pork barrel spending because the candidates want to promote their cause so they will usually participate in unnecessary spending which is bad for the nation. The candidate does not care that they spend thousands of dollars for useless things because all they care about is getting elected. Policy making plays a big role in government and incorporates the views of all the government officials all in to on document, this is why the views of the candidates are important because when elected he/she will incorporate their views into policy.