External Forces on Policy Making

External Forces on Policymaking

There are many forces influential in policymaking.  Policymaking within the criminal justice system is heavily impacted by public opinion.  With varying public opinion on a specific issue, our criminal justice system has an ongoing challenge to establish a sound policy.  Discuss the ways policy is influenced by public opinion, as well as political, economic, legal, and ideological forces. Prepare a post detailing the extent to which you believe each of these five forces should play a role in policy formulation.