Homework: Intergovernmental
Select a topic that can be analyzed from an intergovernmental relations perspective. This topic will be same throughout your project. Choose one of the public policy issues that exhibit the characteristics of intergovernmental relations (e.g. minimum wage policy, immigration policy, environmental protection, human rights, marriage rulings, gun policy, economic crisis response, disaster response, and marijuana legalization) or choose one consistent with this theme. If you choose a topic not provided, email me for approval before you begin to work.
Keep in mind that the topic you select will be the same throughout all 4 parts of the Final Project.
You may focus on a topic discussed during the lecture or in the readings. You may also consider searching local newspapers, news, or policy briefs closely associated with inter-governmental relations.
In this first step homework, Introduce the topic (or case), provide background information on the topic, and summarize the existing challenges or debates associated with the selected public policy issue.
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.