UMFLINT Gun Control Controversy In The US Communities Assignment
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At every level of government, laws are passed in order to implement a public policy. In fact, almost every law in the country enforces some public policy or provides for some kind of public service. From requiring immunizations and setting speed limits to limiting sales of firearms and restricting the sale of drugs and alcohol, laws are intended to serve the greater good by promulgating and/or implementing public policies. In this Assignment, you analyze specific implications of public policy on laws/regulations.
For this Assignment, review the Learning Resources. Here is an additional reference for researching issues:
http://libguides.umflint.edu/topics/current
Reflect on a contemporary issue that has sparked controversy or generated much debate in your community or at a national level. Historical examples include gay marriage, gun control, tobacco regulation, and healthcare coverage.
Here are Great references for researching issues and developing inspiration:
http://libguides.umflint.edu/topics/current
http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/govt/pubpol.php
http://libguides.umflint.edu/topics/current
http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-2013-issues.html
Consider what social, cultural, political, environmental, and economic factors influence any laws or policies surrounding those three issues. Think about the purpose and process of policymaking and the impact of laws on the daily lives of citizens.
For the Discussion:
- Select one issue
- Describe the stakeholders involved.
- Describe the laws and bills related to the issue that have already been introduced.
- Explain any controversy or debate surrounding the issue.
- Explain the barriers that might exist in implementing new policy related to the issue.
- Explain how various factors (social, cultural, political, environmental, and economic) influence the formulation of the policy or law.
IMPORTANT: This is a scholarly discussion, so you must use supporting evidence for all opinions.
Support your Discussion with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. Use correct APA formatting for all resources
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 3 a brief description of the accountability issue in the example you selected. Explain the challenges associated with the increasing emphasis on accountability in public administration as it relates to the example you selected.
