Combating drugs and crime
For this assignment, you will need to provide the following: (You will need to complete all of the steps in order to have the potential to earn the maximum points possible.)
Define how this issue selected affects the nation.
Explain the status of the issue at the federal level. Why is this policy important?
Are there specific demographics that this policy more directly impacts more than others? Who benefits and how do they benefit?
Discuss who supports the policy, is it: by the majority of the population, the minority of the population, evenly split, and/or the elected officials of the country?
Finally, why is this last question important?
Once you have completed the research, you will explain what you believe the proper role of government is regarding the policy issue selected and what level of government (local, state, and/or federal) should be involved (if any). Why did you choose this level (or levels) of government to enact the policy? You can also point out that multiple levels of government should be involved.
Scholarly Sources include your textbook– which is a great place to begin; law journals; official government websites.
Federal:
US CongressLinks to an external site.
US Government Publishing OfficeLinks to an external site.
Federal Laws and RegulationsLinks to an external site.
Federal Agency Rules/RegulationsLinks to an external site.
EXAMPLES (not the only) of topics: Gun Regulation; Legalization of Marijuana/Drugs; Environmental Regulation; National Debt; Immigration Policy: DACA; Refugee & Asylum Policy; Death Penalty; etc.
Research and summarize the position of the two (2) major parties, Democratic and Republican, along with one (1), third party of your choice. You must use the most recently adopted National party platforms.
Official Party Platforms:
2020 National Democratic Party PlatformLinks to an external site.
Housed at: https://democrats.org/
2016 Republican Party PlatformLinks to an external site.
Housed at: https://gop.com/
Choose 1 of the Third Party Platforms:
2018 Libertarian Party Platform
2020 Green Party Platform
