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1. ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 1 DQ 1 Public Policy
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Public Policy
Consider and explain the following statement, “Public policy is both
what government does and what it does not do” (Theodoulou&Kofinis,
2012).
1. What determines whether policy is enacted or not?
2. Who holds the power and authority to make and change public
policy?
3. Discuss public versus private concerns in relation to policy making
and the government’s role in this process.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your
points with scholarly references, appropriate citations, and full
references at the conclusion of your post. Cite your sources in APA
format. Review several of your classmates’ posts, and then, provide a
substantive response to at least two of your classmates by Day 7. What,
if any, additional information would you add to their comments
regarding public policy?

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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 1 DQ 2 Republic or Democracy
“…and to the republic for which we stand…”
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Republic or Democracy? “…and to the republic for which we stand…”
Review the Declaration of Independence and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Then, discuss republicanism and democracy in U.S. government.
Explain what this means in regards to public policy, social issues and its
effectiveness and efficiency. Do you feel that our current government
structure very closely approximates the intent of the Founding Fathers?
If not, should there or should there not be an effort to return to our
origins? Why or why not?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your
points with scholarly references, appropriate citations, and full

3. references at the conclusion of your post. Cite your sources in APA
format. Review several of your classmates’ posts, and then, provide a
substantive response to at least two of your classmates by Day 7. What,
if any, additional information or insights might you share with them?
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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 1 Journal Reflections on Federal
Environmental Policy
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Reflections on Federal Environmental Policy
For your journal entry, you will explore aspects of your personal
experience and/or beliefs regarding significant public policies and what
you have learned in your readings. As you reflect, please address the
following questions:
1. What are the current major environmental issues?
2. How do you feel about related policies?
3. What, if anything, has changed or is changing, and how does it
affect you personally?

4. 4. What were your thoughts prior to reading this week’s reading
assignment?
5. How has your perspective been either reinforced or changed now
that you are more informed?
The purpose of the journal activity is to allow you to thoroughly reflect
upon what you have learned during this course, particularly this week,
and to provide you with an opportunity to relate this what you have
learned this week to your own experiences. The reflective journal is not
a formal written assignment. However, you are expected to adhere to
conventional rules of grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and
punctuation while focusing on clearly conveying your thoughts.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to
evaluate your journal entries.
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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 2 Assignment Education in the
United States
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5. Education in the United States
Read Chapter 9 of The Policy Game: Understanding U.S. Policy
Making, and watch Changing Education Paradigms (or read
the transcript). Then, write a paper on the problem of education in the
United States. Share your reactions to the concepts and perspective
presented in the video. In your paper, address the following:
1. Does every individual have the right of access to education? Why
or why not?
2. Do you think every individual has the right to the same kind of
education (i.e., academic versus vocational)? Explain why.
3. Who should be responsible for the provision of education, the
federal or local government? Explain why.
4. In your opinion, what needs to be done currently to improve our
educational system?
Also, discuss one policy that you feel has been instrumental in making
positive changes in the provision of education either nationally or locally
and explain your position.
Your paper must be three to four pages in length. Begin your paper with
an introduction, including a succinct thesis statement. Respond to all
questions with critical thought. Conclude with a summary of your thesis
and findings. Conclude summarizing your perspective and findings.
Incorporate three to five scholarly sources, including a minimum of two
from the Ashford University Library. Your paper must be formatted
according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. All
sources must be properly cited in text, and your paper must include a
separate title page and reference page. The Ashford Writing Center is
located within the Learning Resources tab, on the left navigation toolbar.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to
evaluate your assignment.

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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 2 DQ 1 Policy Process Theories
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Policy Process Theories
Describe the Stages-Heuristic theory of the policy process. What are the
stages of policy development it includes? Discuss this theory and
compare it to the other dominant theoretical frameworks. Then, select
one other theory and discuss its strengths and weaknesses as compared
to the Stages-Heuristic framework.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your
points with scholarly references, appropriate citations, and full
references at the conclusion of your post. Cite your sources in APA
format. Review several of your classmates’ posts, and then, provide a
substantive response to at least two of your classmates by Day 7. What,

7. if any, additional ideas or concepts would you recommend to them?
What did you learn from them about policy theories?
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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 2 DQ 2 Problem Identification and
Agenda Setting
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Problem Identification and Agenda Setting
Examine and evaluate the problem identification and agenda setting
stages of the policy process in this week’s required reading assignment.
Discuss the process whereby a problem ultimately ends up on an agenda
to be discussed. Then, discuss the agenda setting process as it relates to
education; how it came to be identified as a problem and what led to its
gaining enough attention so as to bring it to an agenda. Who was
involved and what were their roles?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your

8. points with scholarly references, appropriate citations, and full
references at the conclusion of your post. Cite your sources in APA
format. Review several of your classmates’ posts, and then, provide a
substantive response to at least two of your classmates by Day 7. What,
if any, additional steps would you recommend?
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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 2 Journal Reflections on Education
Policy
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Reflections on Education Policy
For your journal entry, you will explore aspects of your personal
experience and/or beliefs regarding significant public policies and what
you have learned in this course. As you reflect this week, please discuss
the following questions:
1. What are the current major issues relating to education?
2. How do you feel about related policies?

9. 3. What, if anything, has changed or is changing, and how does it
affect you personally?
4. What were your thoughts prior to reading this week’s reading
assignment?
5. How has your perspective been either reinforced or changed now
that you are more informed?
The purpose of the journal activity is to allow you to thoroughly reflect
upon what you have learned during this course, particularly this week,
and to provide you with an opportunity to relate this what you have
learned this week to your own experiences. The reflective journal is not
a formal written assignment. However, you are expected to adhere to
conventional rules of grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and
punctuation while focusing on clearly conveying your thoughts.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to
evaluate your journal entries.
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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 3 Assignment and Week 5 Research
Paper (Social Security)
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10. Thesis and Outline of Final Paper
This assignment is to be a thorough outline, including components as
detailed below, of your Final Paper.
Your Final Paper is to be a comprehensive research study on one of the
following public policy topics:
 Environmental Concerns
 Immigration
 Health Care
 Primary and Secondary Public Education
 Social Security
 Welfare
Your analysis of the topic will include:
1. The scope and nature of the public policy problem.
2. How the problem came to public and political awareness.
3. The evolution of related public policy.
4. Level of government and the actors involved.
5. The intergovernmental structure and political concerns.
6. Conflicting public opinion and impact on policy solutions.
7. The approaches to policy formulation, adoption, and evaluation.
8. The suggested policy direction (continuation, change or
termination) and future impact.
This assignment is to include a title page, introductory paragraph with
thesis statement, outline of your major points, summarizing or
concluding paragraph, and reference page. It must be at least four pages
in length and include a minimum of five scholarly sources, including a
minimum of four from the Ashford University Library. Your paper must
be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center. All sources must be properly cited in text, and your paper must

11. include a separate title page and reference page. The Ashford Writing
Center is located within the Learning Resources tab, on the left
navigation toolbar.
Your outline should be organized as follows:
1. Title page (one page)
2. Introduction with thesis statement
3. Body
4. Concluding paragraph
5. Reference page (one page)
Final Paper will be between eight to ten pages (including title and
reference pages) in length, with at least six to ten scholarly sources,
including a minimum of four from the Ashford University Library. The
sources should be from a variety of resources including literature
databases, academic journals, books, and other scientific sources.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to
evaluate your assignment.
Final Paper
Your Final Paper is to be a comprehensive research study on one of the
following public policy topics:
 Environmental Concerns
 Immigration
 Health Care
 Primary and Secondary Public Education
 Social Security
 Welfare
Your analysis of the topic will include:
1. The scope and nature of the public policy problem.

12. 2. How the problem came to public and political awareness.
3. The evolution of related public policy.
4. Level of government and the actors involved.
5. The intergovernmental structure and political concerns.
6. Conflicting public opinion and impact on policy solutions.
7. The approaches to policy formulation, adoption, and evaluation.
8. The suggested policy direction (continuation, change or
termination) and future impact.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted
according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
1. Title of paper
2. Student’s name
3. Course name and number
4. Instructor’s name
5. Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis
statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Must use at six to
ten scholarly sources, including a minimum of four from the Ashford
University Library. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined
in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate reference page,
formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to
evaluate your assignment.

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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 3 DQ 1 MADD Grassroots
Movement to Policy
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MADD: Grassroots Movement to Policy
Given that grassroots organizations often do not have the expertise,
stature, or other resources of larger, more institutional stakeholders,
what tools do grassroots organizations have that enable them to
successfully influence policy? To what degree do you think MADD has
changed over its history from a grassroots organization to a more
institutional stakeholder? How does this change what it does or how it
functions?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your
points with scholarly references, appropriate citations, and full
references at the conclusion of your post. Cite your sources in APA
format. Review several of your classmates’ posts, and then, provide a

14. substantive response to at least two of your classmates by Day 7. What,
if anything, might you add to their understanding of grassroots
movements and policy formulation and adoption?
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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 3 DQ 2 Social Security
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Social Security
Public surveys indicate that ¾ of younger Americans think that Social
Security is a “dead program.” What would make them have such a dim
view? Does the strength of the American Association of Retired persons
(AARP) play into this perspective? What are some alternatives to the
program as it is now? Should alternatives be considered and why?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your
points with scholarly references, appropriate citations, and full
references at the conclusion of your post. Cite your sources in APA

15. format. Review several of your classmates’ posts, and then, provide a
substantive response to at least two of your classmates by Day 7. What,
if any, additional information would you like to share with them about
Social Security policy and reform?
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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 3 Journal Reflections on Federal
Welfare Policy
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Reflections on Federal Welfare Policy
For your journal entry, you will explore aspects of your personal
experience and/or beliefs regarding significant public policies and what
you have learned in your readings. As you reflect, please address the
following questions:
1. What are the major current federal welfare issues?
2. How do you feel about related policies?
3. What, if anything, has changed or is changing, and how does it
affect you personally?

16. 4. What were your thoughts prior to reading this week’s reading
assignment?
5. How has your perspective been either reinforced or changed now
that you are more informed?
The purpose of the journal activity is to allow you to thoroughly reflect
upon what you have learned during this course, particularly this week,
and to provide you with an opportunity to relate this what you have
learned this week to your own experiences. The reflective journal is not
a formal written assignment. However, you are expected to adhere to
conventional rules of grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and
punctuation while focusing on clearly conveying your thoughts.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to
evaluate your journal entries.
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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 4 DQ 1 Lobbying
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17. Lobbying
It is often said that lobbying is both an art and science. Imagine that
because of your knowledge of the legislative process, you have decided
to become more active in attempting to influence the legislative process.
First, identify a current legislative issue being considered for policy
adoption. Search for this information at The Library of Congress
THOMAS. Then, specify what your legislative goals are with respect to
this proposed legislation:
1. Stop or kill it
2. Change it
3. Ensure its adoption as is
What kinds of strategies will you implement in order to achieve your
goal?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your
points with scholarly references, appropriate citations, and full
references at the conclusion of your post. Cite your sources in APA
format. Review several of your classmates’ posts, and then, provide a
substantive response to at least two of your classmates by Day 7. What,
if any, additional information would you recommend to increase their
understanding of policy adoption and the lobbying process?
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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 4 DQ 2 Health Care Reform
Explained

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Health Care Reform Explained
Watch Health Reform Hits Main Street: The YouToons Explain the New
Health Law. Then, review the information available at Illustrating
Health Care Reform: How Health Insurance Coverage Will Work.
Identify and discuss three different groups of people and how they will
be impacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Do you
feel that more people will benefit or that more will suffer as a result of
this policy? Defend your position using critical thought.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your
points with scholarly references, appropriate citations, and full
references at the conclusion of your post. Cite your sources in APA
format. Review several of your classmates’ posts, and then, provide a
substantive response to at least two of your classmates by Day 7. What,
if any, additional insights would you share with your classmates
regarding the new health care policy?

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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 4 Journal Reflections on Health
Care Policy
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Reflections on Health-Care Policy
Watch Rebecca Onie: What if our healthcare system kept us
healthy? For your journal entry, you will explore aspects of your
personal experience and/or beliefs regarding significant public policies
and what you have learned in your readings. As you reflect, please
address the following questions:
1. What are the major current healthcare issues and policies (Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act - 2010)?
2. How do you feel about the new health care policy?
3. What, if anything, has changed or is changing, and how does it
affect you personally?
4. What were your thoughts prior to this week’s readings?
5. How has your perspective been either reinforced or changed now
that you are more informed?

20. The purpose of the journal activity is to allow you to thoroughly reflect
upon what you have learned during this course, particularly this week,
and to provide you with an opportunity to relate this what you have
learned this week to your own experiences. The reflective journal is not
a formal written assignment. However, you are expected to adhere to
conventional rules of grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and
punctuation while focusing on clearly conveying your thoughts.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to
evaluate your journal entries.
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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 5 DQ 1 Obama and Romney on
Immigration
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Obama and Romney on Immigration
Watch Obama and Romney Debate Each Other’s Immigration Policy

21. (2012 Presidential Debate #2). As a supporter of one side of this issue,
identify the points made by the presidential candidate that most closely
represents your perspective. Discuss policy changes that you would like
to see and why? Would this require change, reform, or termination of
current policy?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your
points with scholarly references, appropriate citations, and full
references at the conclusion of your post. Cite your sources in APA
format. Review several of your classmates’ posts, and then, provide a
substantive response to at least two of your classmates by Day 7. What,
if any, additional insights would you present to your classmates on
differing perspectives related to immigration?
Obama and Romney on Immigration
Watch Obama and Romney Debate Each Other’s Immigration Policy
(2012 Presidential Debate #2). As a supporter of one side of this issue,
identify the points made by the presidential candidate that most closely
represents your perspective. Discuss policy changes that you would like
to see and why? Would this require change, reform, or termination of
current policy?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your
points with scholarly references, appropriate citations, and full
references at the conclusion of your post. Cite your sources in APA
format. Review several of your classmates’ posts, and then, provide a
substantive response to at least two of your classmates by Day 7. What,
if any, additional insights would you present to your classmates on
differing perspectives related to immigration?
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22. ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 5 DQ 2 Policy Termination
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Policy Termination
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT) was a compromise between the Clinton
administration and its opponents in Congress and the military.
Compromise sometimes yields good policy, but sometimes it produces
internally inconsistent and counterproductive policy. Using DADT as an
example, what do you see to be the potential strengths and weaknesses
of policy borne of compromise? The 18-year process of repealing
DADT suggests that policy termination can be a lengthy process. Should
policies be inherently difficult to terminate, especially those rooted in
public attitudes?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your
points with scholarly references, appropriate citations, and full
references at the conclusion of your post. Cite your sources in APA
format. Review several of your classmates’ posts, and then, provide a

23. substantive response to at least two of your classmates by Day 7. What,
if any, additional insights would you share with your classmates
regarding change and termination of public policy?
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ASHFORD SOC 320 Week 5 Journal Reflections on Federal
Immigration Policy
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Reflections on Federal Immigration Policy
For your journal entry, you will explore aspects of your personal
experience and/or beliefs regarding significant public policies and what
you have learned in your readings. As you reflect, please address the
following questions:
1. What are the major current federal welfare issues?
2. How do you feel about related policies?
3. What, if anything, has changed or is changing, and how does it
affect you personally?

24. 4. What were your thoughts prior to reading this week’s reading
assignments?
5. How has your perspective been either reinforced or changed now
that you are more informed?
The purpose of the journal activity is to allow you to thoroughly reflect
upon what you have learned during this course, particularly this week,
and to provide you with an opportunity to relate this what you have
learned this week to your own experiences. The reflective journal is not
a formal written assignment. However, you are expected to adhere to
conventional rules of grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and
punctuation while focusing on clearly conveying your thoughts.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to
evaluate your journal entries.
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