Engagement – Civic and Citizen- Driven Public Policy

Directions (U9): Using the required, academic readings, and supplemental academic research, please address the following while adhering to the Discussion Board Rubric:

Select a specific example of public policy from one      of the following fields:

Economic policy

An example of economic policy is U.S. budget        deficit spending.

Education policy

An example of education policy are the        implementation of charter schools.

Environmental policy

An example of environmental policy is the Clean        Air Act.

Foreign policy

An example of foreign policy is the interplay        between civil liberties and the Patriot Act.

Healthcare policy

An example of healthcare policy is the Affordable        Care Act (Obamacare)

Welfare policy

An example of welfare policy is Temporary        Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Select an interest group that advocates public      policy change within your example.

Explain the interest group’s mission statement or       policy of purpose.
Explain the funding of the interest group.
Evaluate the interest group’s public policy       engagement.

Provide an example of how this interest group        affected public policy?

Would you join and actively participate within this       organization? Why or why not?