PAD510 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

ORIGINAL WORK ONLY, NO PLAGARISM.

MUST BE ANSWERED IN FORMAT LISTED BELOW

DISCUSIION 1 

"Systems Models" 

• Using the Minimum Wage as an example, analyze and discuss examples of inputs and outputs influencing the Minimum Wage as a systems model.
• After reviewing Figure 2.2: A Systems Model of Politics and Policy in Birkland, assess the strengths and weaknesses of systems models.  For every weakness that you identify, recommend how policy makers can overcome the weakness.

FORMAT TO FOLLOWING WHEN ANSWERING QUESTION

Here is a checklist for you to consider as you construct responses for Discussion Question 3.1:

>> Quality: Did you discuss inputs/outputs for the Minimum Wage? (3 pts)

>> Quality: Did you assess the systems model? (2 pts)

>> Relevance: Did you make recommendations to overcome weaknesses? (1 pts)

>> Word Count/Grammar: Is your post written in academic language and not slang or jargon? (1 pts)

>> Word Count/Grammar: Is your post longer than 250 words? (1 pts)

>> Participation: Did you provide substantive responses to at least one other post? (2 pts)

DISCUSSION 2

"Distribution of Wealth" 

• Take a position for or against an increase in the Federal Minimum Wage.  Make sure that your response includes the impact that your position would have on the distribution of wealth in American society.

FORMAT TO FOLLOWING WHEN ANSWERING QUESTION

Here is a checklist for you to consider as you construct responses for Discussion Question 3.2:

>> Quality: Did you take a position on the Minimum Wage? (2 pts)

>> Relevance: Did you discuss why it matters? (2 pts)

>> Quality: Did you take a position on wealth distribution? (2 pts)

>> Word Count/Grammar: Is your post written in academic language and not slang or jargon? (1 pts)

>> Word Count/Grammar: Is your post longer than 250 words? (1 pts)

>> Participation: Did you provide substantive responses to at least one other post? (2 pts)