AP+Gov't+Public+Policy

· Analyze an area of domestic or foreign policymaking of the U.S. gov’t, including the history of policymaking area and current policy status and its impact on the American public. · Demonstrate mastery of the policy area researched through the creation and presentation of a wikipage on that policy area. · In a class presentation explain the policymaking process, including all three branches of gov’t and the role of outside interest groups · Develop suggestions for reform or change in current policy and articulate those proposals in a well-reasoned proposal 1. With a partner, research the assigned domestic or foreign policy topic and create the wikipage assigned below with the following: · Brief history of policymaking in this area · Legislative, executive, and judicial policymaking actions · Discussion of interrelated activity by the three branches demonstrating an understanding of the role of each branch in policymaking and the flow of policymaking through the three branches- you are encouraged to add graphics to this discussion to clarify the process as appropriate (i.e. take a specific policy in your chosen area and track the process of policymaking through the 3 branches of gov’t and the bureaucracy) · Role of non-governmental groups on the policy process (identify the non-gov’t groups discussed) · Political cartoon or other graphics showing commentary on policy area · Impact of policymaking actions on the American public · Current status of policy decisions · Analysis of current policy, including recommendations for change and/or improvement. 2. Create a handout for the class summarizing your information to be used during your presentation. 3. Works cited resources are to be included on the wikipage.
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1. Health care by Brandon K and Joanna K 2. Poverty and welfare by Matthew B and Amy L 3. Immigration by Quinn B and Robert E 4. Crime (could include terrorism) by Jack C and Emily S 5. Environment by Austin H and Julie H 6. Energy by John C and Shanna S 7. Monetary or fiscal policy by Zachary E and Kate L 8. Terrorism by Merideth F and Wenhao L 9. Social security by Lindsey J and Max N 10. National security (could include terrorism) by Arjunt K and Caroline L 11. Foreign trade by Elizabeth L and Alex Y 12. Consumer Policy by Sam R and Ajay S
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