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Public Policy

Leveling Public Policy

9-12
One class period
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Learning Objectives

  • Define public policy
  • Identify the steps taken to make public policy
  • Describe factors that shape and influence public policy
  • Analyze examples to evaluate how policy is made
  • Discuss and evaluate varying perspectives on fictionalized public policy concerns
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Overview

Why does it take so long for a public policy to be enacted? In this lesson, students take a deep dive into the six steps involved in creating public policy and the obstacles legislators may face when trying to get it passed. Students review a case study and policy-making scenarios to learn about stakeholders and practice viewing issues and their solutions from multiple viewpoints. 

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