POL 115 Wk 4 Discussion – Public Policy Types

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POL 115 Wk 4 Discussion – Public Policy Types

Week 4 Objectives

Whether you realize it or not, we are all impacted by public policy and how the work and politics of the federal bureaucracy affects our lives. This week we will investigate how these policies are established as well as how they can impact your life.

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CLASSROOM DISCUSSION

For full participation credit, you are required to contribute a total of three substantive discussion messages during the online week (Tuesday – Monday). These consist of two elements:

  1. Your formal response to one of the discussion topics (due Thursday); and,

  2. Your two subsequent replies to your classmates or faculty member (due Monday).

 

The formal response due Thursday should strive to meet the following criteria:

  • Meet a minimum of 175 words

  • Addresses questions under one of the discussion topics;

  • Stays on topic and addresses the weekly course objectives;

  • Integrates theory, research, and/or personal observations;

  • Includes specific examples and/or substantiating evidence;

  • Includes in-text citations and references in APA format; and,

  • Demonstrates proper spelling and grammar.

  • Do not use Wikipedia, Quora, Yahoo Questions or other crowdsourced websites as references.

 

Your reply posts due Monday should be substantive in nature and be a minimum of 150 words, reflecting the qualities of REAL engagement.

  • Relevant comments are on topic and reflect course concepts and objectives.

  • Experiential in nature, reflecting real life observations, reflections and examples.

  • Ask questions of fellow classmates or instructors.

  • Link to course readings and apply these lessons to work, personal and/or educational life.

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DUE BY THURSDAY: Respond to one of the following topic options in a minimum of 175 words:

 

Topic One: Public Policy: Use the A–Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies page on the USA.gov website to identify a department of the federal government that has the most significant impact on you personally or professionally; and, review the readings/videos in the Learning Activities folder and then consider:

 

  • What type of public policy is this agency responsible for?

  • What are 2 examples of policies implemented by the agency you selected that has an impact on your daily work or personal life.

  • Consider how these policies were developed, how did the separation of powers play a part in the establishment or implementation of these policies?

 

Topic Two: Agenda Setting: The public, the media, and interest groups are all involved in setting the government’s agenda, i.e. each influence what the government pays attention to and thus the laws passed by Congress. Review the readings/videos in the Learning Activities folder and then consider:

 

  • What role do interest groups play in influencing lawmakers in Congress and in the development of government policies?

  • What role does public opinion play in influencing lawmakers in Congress and in the development of government policies?

  • What are the influences on public opinion?

  • What role does the media play in influencing lawmakers in Congress and in the development of government policies?

  • Is public opinion generally clear, providing broad signals to elected leaders about what needs to be done? Why or why not?

 

DUE BY MONDAY

  • Reply to your instructor and your classmates with at least two more substantive messages.

  • Address different discussion topics/questions in your reply posts than the topic of your initial post.

  • Be constructive and professional in your responses.