Write a case study entitled Civil Rights and the Deliberate Pace of Change (Birkland 67-71). Utilizing concepts from the class meeting and Birkland Chapter 3, in a short essay, answer the following questions. To what extent does this case illustrate policy restraint as described in the chapter? Is policy restraint a result of constitutional design (explain your answer)? In the U.S, have we traded stability (policy restraint) for democracy (policy responsiveness and accountability), explain? What are some ways that policy actors can build the consensus needed for policy change in the U.S. Overall, based on the case and the concepts in the chapter, to what extent do you think the U.S. policy-making system works or does not work (justify your claims)?
