Research Topic: Immigration Policy
The objective of this paper is a critical analysis of one of the topics listed below,
or a topic of choice and your application of the course content. Your paper will
cover the “history” (1776 to present) of the topic, as well as the impact that
your topic has had on public administration and the development of this
country. You will consider the actions of government and consider - whether it
was appropriate, would you have done the same, alternate
options/recommendations.
In your paper you will reflect on course content like:
• Constitutional Foundation – was this what the Founders’ intended?
• Public Purpose – what public purpose was the administration trying to meet?
• Federalism/Public Management – how is this being managed? Is it effective?
• Historical/Political Context – what where the “conditions” that influenced
policies/decisions made?
• Private Partners in Public Administration – what was the purpose of the
partnerships?
• Weber’s Model Bureaucracy
• And other topics in the book ….
The paper should be 10 to 15 pages in length, single-spaced with 11-point font and in APA format.
Evaluation Criteria:
1. Clarity of Prose – is the paper grammatically, correct? Are there any typos?
2. Well-Structured Argument – Does the argument lead to logical conclusion? Is
the point of view easy to follow?
3. Evidence Supporting Arguments – Arguments are supported by research?
Research used effectively.
4. Realistic Conclusion to Solve Problem – Conclusions appear reasonable and
attainable?
5. Citation – Are sources cited correctly? Are they accurate, reputable sources?
Constitutional Foundation – was this what the Founders’ intended?
Introduction
Since its independence in 1776, millions of immigrants from different parts of the world have entered the
U.S. One of the first major immigration policies passed by the U. S Congress was the Naturalization Act in 1790,
which set the country's rules for granting citizenship through naturalization. Immigration has influenced public
administration in the U.S. in a plethora of ways. The various immigration laws and reforms enacted by the U.S.
government since independence have been informed by the domestic and global realities. The U.S. is a country
whose economic development and growth are largely attributable to the contributions of immigrants. Against this
background, this paper critically looks into the history of U.S. immigration policy and how the different
immigration policies and reforms have impacted public administration and the country's development.*
The United States has a long history of immigration, with people from diverse backgrounds arriving on its shores
in search of a better life and opportunities. The objective of this paper is to critically analyze the history of U.S.
immigration policy from 1776 to the present and examine its impact on public administration and the
development of the country. This analysis will consider the intentions of the Founding Fathers, the public
purposes behind immigration policies, the management of immigration through federalism and public
administration, the historical and political context influencing decisions, the involvement of private partners, and
the application of Weber's Model Bureaucracy.
The introduction sets the stage for the paper and provides a brief overview of the research topic, which is
"Immigration Policy" in the United States. It highlights the historical significance of immigration in the country
since its independence in 1776 and acknowledges the millions of immigrants who have arrived on American
shores seeking better opportunities. The introduction outlines the main objectives of the paper, which are to
critically analyze the history of U.S. immigration policy and examine its impact on two key aspects: public
