Overview
The textbook, Politics of the Administrative Process, Chapter 1 Accountability and Politics, explains governmental policies and the decisions that policymakers make to ensure that they are consistent and effective.
Before a policy can be created, a problem must exist that is called to the attention of the government. Illegal immigration, for example, has been going on for many years, but it was not until the 1990s that enough people considered it such a serious problem that it required increased government action. Another example is crime. American society tolerates a certain level of crime; however, when crime rises dramatically or is perceived to be rising dramatically, it becomes an issue for policymakers to address.
Consistent and effective policies at the federal level are critical to the success of government and nonprofit organizations. What factors determine a successful vs. ineffective public policy?
Instructions
Use the Week 10 Assignment Template Download Week 10 Assignment Templateto write a 3–4-page academic paper using the gun control policy from the topic you chose in Week 8’s assignment, Dynamics of Public Policy.
Provide a thorough background and history of your chosen policy.
This should include what underlying issue the policy was intended to address.
Who the major influencers were in creating the policy, and when it was officially adopted.
Title this section: Background and History.
In your opinion, was the policy a success or failure?
Why do you think this? Be sure to list at least one positive and one negative outcome of the policy.
Title this section: Outcomes.
Defend your position with three professional resources and statistics.
Title this section: My Position.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Use at least three current, quality academic or authoritative sources in this assignment.
Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate.
Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment.
Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality scholarly and/or authoritative sources.