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Public Policy (info from N336)

Public Policy (info from N336). Course of action chosen by public authorities to address a given problem Problem = gap between reality and desired situation Policies need public support and legislative support. Branches of U.S. Government. Executive : administers the laws President

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Public Policy (info from N336)

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  1. Public Policy (info from N336) • Course of action chosen by public authorities to address a given problem • Problem=gap betweenreality and desiredsituation • Policies need public support and legislative support

  2. Branches of U.S. Government • Executive: administers the laws • President • Cabinet • Legislative: makes the laws • Senate • House of Representatives • Judicial: interprets the laws • court system

  3. Lobbying Opportunities • propose a bill • agenda setting within Congress • action at appropriate committee • encourage President to sign/veto • Note: The same ideas hold true at the state or local levels, targeting governors or mayors, etc. instead of the President

  4. Developing Effective Policy • Document needs and define the problem • Develop a “grassroots” coalition of support • Draft a policy statement; get the issue on the agenda • Seek and gain support from relevant policy makers • Policy is: • adopted • implemented • monitored/evaluated • terminated?

  5. Elements of National Nutrition Policy • Brainstorm:

  6. How to locate proposed legislation? • Thomas Legislative Information • thomas.loc.gov • Federal Register • www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html • U.S State and Local Government Gateway • www.health.gov/statelocal • Specific government agencies, cities, states…

  7. Group Assignment • Find a piece of legislation relevant to your issue • Defend a pro or con position as assigned • Prepare a position paper that includes a summary of the bill/issue and your group’s position • Debate your position in class as assigned

  8. Individual Assignment • Write a business letter of support or opposition to a legislator on any bill/issue debated in class • Include: • Who you are • Facts • Your view • Your signature • Due Nov. 16

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