ORIGINALITY.... UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC POLICY DUE AUGUST 9 In a three to four page APA paper, address the following: Assess the importance of policy analysis during the development and implementation stages of public policy. Discuss the social impact of policies. Discuss the limitations policies have on government power. Public Policy Paper Proposal DUE AUGUST 15 Develop a two-page, APA-style paper in which you propose the topic and major elements defining your final Public Policy paper. This is your chance to get you topic approved by your instructor. Your Public Policy Proposal paper will be written in four parts: (( HOMELAND SECURITY )) • Identification and explanation of the topic including a problem statement • The explanation of the research process; that is, how will the research be conducted • A discussion of relevant literature appropriate to the issues at hand • An abbreviated reference list (a minimum of FOUR sources ) Public Policy Analysis DUE AUGUST 22 In a four page APA paper, create a public policy to address an issue you consider important. Construct the details of the policy utilizing one of the models listed below. Discuss the rationale of the policy and how your model will assist policy makers in their decision making and implementation processes. Evaluate your model utilizing the general criteria provided in the text. ( CALIFORNIA TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA SUCH AS COLORADO ) You are required to use at least three outside sources to support your position. Models of Public Policies: • Institutional Model • Process Model • Group Model • Elite Model • Rational Model • Public Choice Model • Incremental Model • Game Theory Model