PAF 101 Chapter 1: PAF: Chapter 1
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Chapter 1: three essential components for public policy analysis and action. Your goal: to apply the definition of societal problems, public policies, and players. Effective means that the policy reduces the problem: discuss why you think the policy will be feasible. Feasible means the likelihood that those in power will implement the policy. Identifying societal problems (key words: societal problems, levels of government, federal, state, local) Identifying public policy (key words: public policy, legislative, executive/administrative, judicial) Societal problem: when something is wrong with some aspect of society. They do low further the goal of a society. Goals found in the declaration of independence (six goals) Life: people want to enjoy good health and have personal safety. Liberty: peppe want to freely express themselves regarding politics, religion, and culture. Pursuit of happiness: economic opportunity should be open to all and should be in sufficient quality to allow people to survive and enjoy themselves.
