Assignment: Public Policy
Public policy is one way that society addresses social problems through the use of laws and regulations adopted by governments. In this discussion, review the American Sociological Association article Sociology and Public Policy and address the following:
1. Consider and explain the following statement, "Public policy is both what government does and what it does not do" (Theodoulou & Kofinis, 2012).
2. What determines whether a policy is enacted or not?
3. Who holds the power and authority to create, enact and/or change public policy?
4. What is the difference between public versus private concerns in relation to policy making and the government's role in this process?
5. Describe two ways that social science research helps to design good public policies. Why are social science research skills important for analyzing the impact of existing policies?
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 includes 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.