Kindly answer the 4 questions listed below TWICE with a different answer. The answers are found in Chapter 3 of the book entitled “Kraft, Michael, Scott Furlong. Public Policy: Politics, Analysis and Alternatives. Fifth Edition. 2015”.
Be sure that each answer is at least 100 words.
Be sure you reference material in the text.
Be sure the content adds to the discussion.
The questions are:
1. Discuss five different instruments used in making public policy. After this, think of a public policy issue you care about. Which one of these instruments do you believe is most influential in the public policy? Discuss an example.
2. Discuss five theories of public policy making. Which theory best explains policy making in the United States? Why?
3. Consider the assignment on page 91. Watch three news sources on television or online. Identify the sources. Tell what issues/news stories they believe are important. Discuss any similarities or differences. Be sure to explain how you reached this particular decision as to why being on the agenda or not impacts the policy’s possible outcomes.
4. As per page 91 in the text, consider the president’s budget priorities. Give a brief description of them and discuss if they surprise you or they are what you expected to find. Tell why. Also, if you want to discuss state level budgeting priorities that is fine. The main thing is to discuss what is on the agenda for the president or governor. Be sure to indicate if this is a surprise to you, then tell why or why not. Why do you think this is a priority with the governor or the president?