Research topic

  

Select a policy topic from below and write a 10 -15-page research paper that must include the following:

· Discuss what the policy is and what the future implications are of the policy. 

· Discuss if the policy should be implemented, and why? (or if it is implemented, should it continue and why?) Give three reasons why it should be passed. 

· Identify and discuss in detail the implications of the passage of legislation.

· Discuss the strengths and weakness of the policy

· Discuss in detail what political factors lead to the passage (or rejection) of this policy?

· Identify and discuss in detail the reasons why the legislation should be passed and why it should not be passed?

· Describe the roles and responsibilities of people needed to support your policy to get it passed or were instrumental in getting it passed. 

· Discuss in detail the legal and ethical aspects that pertain to your policy.

· Discuss what you have learned from this assignment and how you will apply it moving forward.

Paper Requirements

· Your paper should be  10 -15-pages in length

· Times New Roman Font, 12-point, double spaced.

· 10 References, Please cite your references in APA format. Your reference page does not count toward your 10-15-page paper requirement.

Potential Topics:

· Social security reform

· Debt ceiling

· Budget process/government shutdown

· Funding for any specific government agency or program (National Parks, NASA, .)

· Off shore drilling (or drilling in ANWR)- Keystone XL Pipeline

· Affirmative Action (be specific—i.e. college admissions, workplace)

· Militarization of local police

· Drones

· Welfare reform

· Campaign finance reform

· Gun control—be specific (like D.C.’s gun ban or Brady Bill)

· No child left behind (national standards/testing)

· Gay marriage

· Mandatory National Service

· Funding for higher education

· Health Care reform

· Obesity- Nutrition

· Environmental policy (be specific—increasing fuel efficiency of cars)

· Global Warming

· Immigration (border security, amnesty, etc.)

· US policy towards a chosen country

· Terrorist detainees at Guantanamo Bay (closing of military prison there)

· U.S. presence in Afghanistan

· Torture policy

· Electoral Reform (electoral college or party nomination process)

· Patriot Act (specific provisions)

· Labor unions/collective bargaining

· Internet Neutrality

· Cable mergers

· Campus Assault

· Human trafficking