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Domestic Policy

Domestic Policy. Definition. Domestic policy is the term used to refer to policies regarding issues that happen in the US. The main goal of domestic policy is to maintain and improve the quality of life for US citizens. Categories.

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Domestic Policy

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  1. Domestic Policy

  2. Definition • Domestic policy is the term used to refer to policies regarding issues that happen in the US. • The main goal of domestic policy is to maintain and improve the quality of life for US citizens.

  3. Categories • There are many different domestic policies, but the issues can typically be divided into five categories. These categories are: •  Agriculture; •  business and labor; •  environment; •  transportation; •  social policy (which is policy that is focused on people).

  4. Agriculture • Federal agriculture policy is used to make sure that farmers are paid well for their crops. • The federal government supports American farmers through the US Department of Agriculture.

  5. Business and labor policies • These policies encourage companies to expand by allowing them to pay less in taxes. • The government also lends money to businesses to help them become established in the marketplace. • Minimum wage is the result of one of the US policies regarding business and labor.

  6. Labor Unions • Labor unions are groups of workers that have banded together to ensure that they are treated fairly. • These labor unions often negotiate with employers for fair wages and working conditions.

  7. Environmental Policy • Policies regarding environment are designed to protect and reclaim the nation’s land, air, and water resources. • Policies are created that prevent individuals and businesses from putting toxins and chemicals into the environment.

  8. Transportation policy • Transportation policies help to provide funding for roads. • The Federal Highway Administration supervises all federal roads. • The Urban Mass Transit Administration gives money to cities to help them improve their transportation systems.

  9. Social Policy • Social policies focus on people. Social policies deal with issues of education, public assistance, health, and housing. • In other words, social policies deal with issues like health insurance, welfare, social security, and unemployment.

  10. Environmental Policy • Policies regarding environment are designed to protect and reclaim the nation’s land, air, and water resources. • Policies are created that prevent individuals and businesses from putting toxins and chemicals into the environment.

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