Policy Analysis

3.1 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,

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·         Assess the strengths and weaknesses of systems models. For every weakness that you identify, recommend how policy makers can overcome the weakness.

3.2 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.

4.1  Explain two strategies that you would use to persuade the Democratic leadership in Congress to adopt austerity measures to reduce the national deficit.

·         Explain two strategies that you would use to persuade the Republican leadership in Congress to support the Affordable Care Act.

4.2 devise at least two arguments that support the position that partisan legislative politics creates good policy outcomes for America.  In developing your response, be sure to use at least (2) two examples to support your arguments.