Week 3 Discussion 1 Birkland describes a Systems Model of Po

Week 3 Discussion 1 Birkland describes a Systems Model of Po

Week 3 Discussion 1 Birkland describes a Systems Model of Politics and Policy (p. 27). Summarize what Birkland means by the environment (i.e., the structural, social, political, and economic factors influencing policy making). Week 3 Discussion 2 Using a specific minimum wage policy (e.g., Fair Labor Standard Act, Executive Order 13658, or other), discuss it as a systems model. What are the inputs and outputs? What happens inside the political black box? Can you suggest any improvements to the system model? Week 3 Assignment 1 Assignment 1: Historical Perspective Due Week 3 and worth 150 points The purpose of this assignment is to introduce students to a particular policy issue that has been discussed on two (2) presidential administrations; when the policy began, its impact over various sectors, and his effectiveness over time. Pick one (1) similar federal policy that was discussed over a span of two (2) different administrations. For example, President Clintons and Obamas healthcare policies or Presidents George H.W. Bushs and George W. Bushs foreign policy. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you: Your assignment must: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the tile of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.