Putting Policy into Action
Lesson Plan
We know that the legislative branch makes policy and that the chief executive signs it into law. But what happens next? In this lesson, students take a deep…
Overview
We know that the legislative branch makes policy and that the chief executive signs it into law. But what happens next? In this lesson, students take a deep dive into how public policy is enforced by exploring the role of government agencies, the powers they have, and why they are entrusted with enforcing policy.
Grade Levels
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Identify executive departments and their role in enforcing public policy
- Define government agencies and explain their role in making and enforcing policy
- Identify how public policy is created and enforced at all three levels of government
- Explain why public policy can lead to conflict between different groups