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Topic One: Public Policy: identify a department of the federal government that has the most significant impact on you personally or professionally; and, review the materials in the Readings & Videos folder and then consider:

Question 1:

• What type of public policy is this agency responsible for?
• What are two examples of policies implemented by the agency you selected that has an impact on your daily work or personal life.
• Consider how these policies were developed, how did the separation of powers play a part in the establishment or implementation of these policies?

Topic Two: Agenda Setting: The public, the media, and interest groups are all involved in setting the government's agenda, i.e., each influence what the government pays attention to and thus the laws passed by Congress.

Question 2:

• What role do interest groups play in influencing lawmakers in Congress and in the development of government policies?
• What role does public opinion play in influencing lawmakers in Congress and in the development of government policies?
• What are the influences on public opinion?
• What role does the media play in influencing lawmakers in Congress and in the development of government policies?
• Is public opinion generally clear, providing broad signals to elected leaders about what needs to be done? Why or why not?