Homework: Political Science
The purpose of this homework is to demonstrate knowledge of how the federal system of government works. Examine what the different branches and layers of government do to address a policy using a current issue to illustrate it. It is NOT to give your personal opinions on the issue.
Complete a research essay on how the federal government creates healthcare policy.
The U.S. healthcare system has been a controversial topic for decades. Here are the aspects and questions to address for this essay:
I. Identify a current policy problem for the American healthcare system, and then state a preferred policy solution to it and why it's preferred (This is your thesis statement).
II. Briefly explain two competing solutions to this problem while addressing the responsibilities of each level of government (federal, state, and local) and the three branches of the federal government (executive, legislative, and judicial).
III. Build the argument for why your chosen solution is preferable, what critics say about the solution, and finally why the critics are wrong.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, 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 course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.