The Art of Policymaking
(5 points)
1. Define the term policy and give one concrete example for each of the following at the national level: foreign policy, economic policy, and social policy.
Answer:
Policy is a plan intended to influence and determine decisions, actions, and other governmental matters. Foreign policy is the country’s plan for dealing with other countries and people of the worlds. An example of foreign policy is when we agree to back are allies in war, and they to us. Economic policy is actions that the government takes to maintain a stable and prosperous economy; divided into fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies. Example of economic policy is medical industry, like the correct way on how to put on sanitary gloves or what to do in …show more content…
There are also delegated powers, which are given to the federal government and prohibited to the states. If there is conflicts with concurrent powers the federal laws will preempt, or override, conflicting states laws. And if there is conflict with reserved and concurrent powers the federal court system may have to resolve the dispute.
(6 points)
3. Give two examples of delegated powers, two examples of concurrent powers, and two examples of reserved powers.
Answer:
Delegated powers are reserved for federal government. Two examples of delegated powers are maintaining armed forces and declare war. Concurrent powers are reserved to both state and federal government. Two concurrent powers are building roads and the power to tax. Reserved powers are for the states. Two examples of reserved powers is issuing licenses and regulating businesses.
(4 points)
4. How has the role of the federal government in social policy action changed since the onset of the Great Depression?