Assignment: Politics Research Paper
In 4-5 pages, you will examine a federal policy issue more closely. In essence, this is a case study.
Your research paper should include;
1. An opening paragraph, outlining the scope and purpose of your paper.
2. For the next section, evaluate and explain the purpose of the legislation you chose for the case study. Why was the legislation passed?
3. Look at what Congress has and is doing in regard to this legislation. How is the Executive Branch (ie, the bureaucracy) implementing it? Have there been any Supreme Court cases addressing this legislation? When researching, be sure to critically assess patterns and relations of power.
4. In the final critical analysis section, discuss how interest groups and individuals participate in the legislative process (This is sometimes referred to as civic engagement)? Please provide specific examples.
5. Finally, provide a conclusion summarizing your findings.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.