Examine how policy-making involves the articulation of problems and formulation of solutions to address them.
Prompt:
In connection with the “Recognizing the Problem” phase of the public policy process, what is one local or state problem in our society you think needs to be addressed and why? How should our local or state government help address this problem? What actors in local or state government would be needed to help get your proposal passed and implemented?
Instructions:
Your response should include:
Recognition of Problem: Identify a local or state problem in our society. Be sure to provide supporting evidence of the problem.
Policy Proposal: Propose a policy or how our state or local government should help address this problem.
Political Actors: What actors (government, organizations, non-profits, politicians, etc.) in local or state government would be needed to help get your proposal passed and implemented?
Things to Include in Your Paper:
Introduction with a clear thesis statement.
Detailed responses to the above questions.
In-text citations. Do not include long direct quotes; put things in your own words.
Conclusion to summarize the paper.
Works Cited page.
Format:
Typed Size 12, Times New Roman font
Double-spaced
1-inch margins throughout
1 to 2 FULL pages in length, excluding the Works Cited page
Paper should be written in MLA format.
