The American Government: The Engine of Public Policy

 Write a 3–4 page paper in which you do the following:

1. Define public policy. Title this section Public Policy.
2. Identify and explain the purpose of the three branches of government. Title this section Three Branches of Government.
3. Discuss how each branch of government may influence public policy. Research an example from recent news (such as civil rights, health care, education, or others) and explain how each branch of government could influence the direction of that specific public policy. Title this section Influence on Public Policy.