Problem 1) Using Anti-Bullying Policy as an example, please assess the degree of influence that the news media has on this policy.
Problem 2) Identify a policy issue where unofficial actors have made a significant presence in changing a federal or state policy.
Problem 3) Pick a policy of your choice and identify the following:
- The top three interest groups dedicated to the policy
- The relative power and influence of each interest group
- The main venue each uses to influence public policy
Problem 4) Pick a policy and identify an official actor, an unofficial actor, and an interest group. Discuss how each has used their power and influence to set the agenda for the policy. identify the amount of money that the top three interest groups raised over the last five years. Which of the three interest groups best leveraged their resources to affect public policy?
Problem 5) Explain what role the media might play in overcoming the "second face of power." Why does Birkland compare the third face of power to Marxist "False Consciousness.
If so, please give references.