exam

Mid  Term  Examination  –  Essay  –  Summer  2016  

Part  2  –  70  points  

Question:  

On  January  1,  2016,  AB  (Assembly  Bill)  1014,  the  Gun  Violence  Restraining  Order   Law  became  effective  in  the  State  of  California.  

At  a  minimum,  give  your  written  views  on  the  following:  

1.   Since  it  became  law  it  is  therefore  “public  policy.”  What  does  it  do  and  how   will  it  be  implemented?  By  whom?  

2.   What  is  the  purpose  of  the  law?   3.   Who  are  the  people  who  have  a  stake  (stakeholders)  in  the  policy?   4.   Are  there  people  or  interests  who  may  be  adversely  affected  by  the  policy?   5.   Analyze  the  policy  using  the  Strategic  Triangle  as  a  guide.  

Guidelines  in  Writing  Answer  to  Essay  Question:  

1.   Your  essay  should  be  between  6  and  8  pages,  double-­‐spaced,  including   citations.  The  right  margin  should  be  at  least  one-­‐inch.    

2.   Your  name  should  be  on  every  page  of  your  paper,  upper  right  hand  corner.    

3.   Your  paper  should  be  stapled  behind  your  Part  1  answers.