1. Public Policy

2. Opinnionaire Decide whether you agree or not…then state your argument. In groups, discuss your thoughts.

3. 1. National Agenda These are concerns that Americans have that they want government to fix. Typically issues spring from trends, major events, or interest groups. Examples of what makes it into the national agenda… Trends – joblessness since 2008 Major events – September 11th Interest Groups – a groups of people decide they want to save animals

4. 2. Formulation • Congress, executive branch officials, and interest groups propose solutions to the issues.

5. 3. Adoption • The federal government chooses one policy solution after research and debates have been conducted.

6. 4. Implementation The federal agencies must determine how to best carry out the policy and make it happen.

7. Evaluation • Media groups, government officials, and interest groups monitor the implementation to see if the policy will help solve the problem.

8. Two Categories Domestic Policy Foreign Policy Our international goals and the strategies we use to achieve them. Tools we use to solve problems with other countries: 1. Diplomacy (Negotiation and treaties) 2. Aid (money and soldiers to keep the peace) 3. Force - war • The actions that our government takes to solve problems that occur in the United States.

9. Domestic Policy War on Drugs Poverty Environment National Security

10. Foreign Policy Terrorism Foreign Aid costs Nuclear Issues Humanitarianism