Homework: Public Administration
The American Government: The Engine of Public Policy
Congress, the president, the cabinet, advisers, agency bureaucrats, federal and state courts, political parties, interest groups, the media-all of these groups influence political decisions in our democratic system of government. This results in the creation and implementation of public policies.
Write a 3 to 4 pages paper in which you do the following:
1) Define public policy.
2) Identify and explain the purpose of the three branches of government.
3) Discuss how each branch of government may influence public policy. Research an example from recent news (such as civil rights, health care, education, or others) and explain how each branch of government could influence the direction of that specific public policy.
Format your homework 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 homework, 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.