Discussion question #1: "Analyzing Policy"
Based on the lecture, respond to the following:
• Evaluate how useful the conservative/liberal policy typology is to describe and analyze policy. Suggest at least one recommendation for improvement.
• Analyze the benefits and shortcomings of labeling an idea, organization, or person as a liberal or conservative, and apply these benefits or shortcomings to what you see happening today with an example.
Discussion question #2: Public Policy"
Please respond to the following:
• Using the e-Activity, the student will respond to the following:
o Suggest a policy that would fit each policy type. Then, describe your experience doing this exercise: Was it easy to fit policies within one type, or did you experience difficulty finding a single category into which a policy will fit? Why do we use these typologies at all?
o Using the Daily Journal of the United States and your suggested policy, discuss any proposed and/or final rules, and presidential documents of the policy.