Introduction It is more than two decades after the end of Apartheid in South Africa, and the country is different. South Africa has a well-institutionalized democracy with a widely significant set of gains in curbing social inequality and extreme poverty among the citizens. However, inequality, poverty, and unemployment are still...
In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic broke out around the world, posing the most significant challenge to health systems and causing widespread suspension of work, school, and business closures. President Biden has launched a project aimed at improving health systems, surveillance, and ongoing medical interventions. This article will analyze the Presidential...
Federalism in the United States is a form of governance when power is divided between individual states and the central government. Although the federal government was established in 1787 in Philadelphia, the debate of what type of ruling should exist in the U.S. is still ongoing (Rozell & Wilcox, 2019)....
We are swamped with newscasts portraying gunfights and gun killings nearly every day. There have been several debates regarding the Second Amendment’s implication. The major concern is the phrase, “a well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State….” Does anything seem overly odd to you in this...
Sovereignty is constitutionally divided between the central governing authority and constituent political units. History The Articles of Confederation required replacement Shays’ Rebellion of 1786-1787 The results of the Civil War strengthened the position of the federal government President Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced New Deal policies The Role of Federalism Compromise...
Introduction To properly fulfill objectives, set and reach goals, as well as ensure that a complex system operates effectively, the use of specific policies and frameworks in managing organizations is a necessity. For the purposes of this case study, the use and application of the statesmanship model will be considered....
Public Administration: Kingdon’s theory Various models have described policy and its development, some linear and others are more complex. Lasswell developed the linear model of policy development. It contained four main elements, with one preceding the other. According to Lasswell, policy development begins with a prediction concerning the issues, followed...
The ban on smoking in public places has clear advantages. As shown by official government reports and independent medical studies, in those regions where the authorities introduced such a ban, there was a decrease in the number of smokers (West, 2017). In general, bans created, such as the one in...
Trends and Relevant Debate around Poverty The word poverty line is measured by people’s cost of living each day, estimated at $1.9. People living below the set average per day are said to be poor. The United Nations (UN) (2019) has targeted various goals to improve people living conditions globally....
Introduction The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a bill ratified in 2010 to regulate the terms and conditions of healthcare services with a focus on health insurance. It is believed that the ACA has optimized the American healthcare system substantially and has increased the access of many citizens to qualified...
Introduction The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was President Barack Obama’s comprehensive health care reform in March 2010. Known colloquially as the Obamacare law, it contains a slew of healthcare policies to expand healthcare coverage to millions of uninsured Americans. The law expanded Medicaid eligibility, established medical exchanges, authorized Americans to...
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCERA) are the two critical documents that changed the healthcare system in the United States at the beginning of the 2000s. In the initial post, the author focused on the common policy-making aspects of both Acts, neglecting...
Abstract The impact of the political context on education is of particular interest to researchers aiming to study the implications of governmental policies on academic performance and the quality of education. Undoubtedly, the successful development of young people and the nation as a whole largely depends on access to education...
The introduction of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, also known as the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) 2003, is a remarkable contribution to the American healthcare system and service quality. In the initial discussion, attention was paid to the main characteristics of the MMA policy-making process,...
Introduction At present, America is facing one of the most extensive social and economic crises in its history. The consequences of the pandemic greatly resemble those of the Great Depression in the 1930s, and a large number of people consider that the government should react accordingly by providing effective social...
Introduction It is important to note that the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare of 2010, can be categorized as one of the most monumental healthcare reforms, which comprehensively altered the system of healthcare delivery and accessibility in the United States. Although the aims and objectives of such a complex plan...
Introduction The Affordable Care Act (ACA) ratified in 2010 was a decisive step that, in many ways, transformed the American healthcare system and, in particular, the principles of medical insurance. The initiative of Barack Obama, then US President, singled out supporters and opponents of this law, and each side had...
Introduction Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a set of laws in the US that allow for individuals that have been brought into the country as children to be granted a renewable two-year deferred period of time, as well as a working permit. Its purpose was to bring illegal...
The problem of the lack of places in prisons is topical for the US. One of the ways for the local government to tackle this issue is the implementation of the bail reform on January 1, 2020. This reform eliminates the bail for people charged with non-violent offenses waiting for...
Introduction Texas rent relief is an initiative from the government to enhance the trickle-down effect of benefits during the economic recovery efforts. After the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans lost jobs while others faced more adversity from the infectious illness-causing profound incurrence of medical costs. Primarily, the lockdown...
Problem Statement Diabetes is a significant public health challenge that affects populations of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic groups. The severe conditions development varies for individuals with specific genetic, socioeconomic, and environmental circumstances; however, proper lifestyle choices and habits built at a younger age can help prevent the disease (Eva...
The new US Constitution, developed in 1787 and ratified in 1788, was a crucial step toward establishing democracy in America. Its purpose was twofold: first, it was aimed to replace the Articles of Confederation, under which the national government had too limited power. For example, it could not collect taxes...
Introduction Sound is one of the environmental influences on all living organisms, including humans. Machines, propagating systems, and transport systems are easily argued to be the grassroots sources of loud sounds (Morillas 214). In nature, loud sounds are rare, and the noise is relatively weak and short-lived. The combination of...
Introduction The public perception of police use of force, as a form of brutality, in contemporary policing remains a delicate subject for law enforcement agencies around the country. Regularly, police departments around the United States deal with allegations of excessive force. Whether justified or not, pictures of police using power...
The amount of energy available in the United States is higher than in other regions such as Europe. Therefore, the cost of energy consumption in the United States is more affordable compared to other countries. To ensure that energy is available for all Americans, the government has formulated policies that...
Introduction Alongside the federal and commercial sectors, the not-for-profit sector is among society’s three primary formal industries. Nonprofit work has a long history in the United States. Traditionally, Americans have founded associations or nonprofit organizations to pursue or achieve different social objectives. Americans rely on nonprofits to solve different issues,...
A new article regards the Texas legislation for transgender student athletes. Waller (2021) explains that the recently approved House Bill 25 prevents transgender individuals from participating in school sports teams that correspond with their new gender identity. Following Lasswell’s definition, the legislation will allow transgender-opposed parties in Texas to legally...
Introduction President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law to improve health access for the people of the USA. The policy has made the growth of health informatics technology over the years. The health staff has integrated the technology into improving patient care under this policy. Health Insurance...
Abstract A longitudinal study conducted by the American Enterprise Institute since July 2020 has tracked how employment conditions, social safety nets, and families have changed over the pandemic. The new Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments launched in July 2021 were the subject of our respondents’ questions in September 2021.Today’s presentation...
This paper assesses the article “US Gun Policy: Global Comparisons” written by Jonathan Masters. This article was found on the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) website, where it was initially published. That is the website of an independent membership organization that performs as an educational institution aimed to inform society...
Insurance, on the one hand, is a medical decision concerning an individual. On the other hand, a public event aimed at preventing infection and complications. In addition, it is a public health measure and an activity to ensure that people’s health is maintained. Insurance can be considered an effective public...
Introduction The United States is one of the countries where gun ownership represents a significant issue due to the large number of registered guns. With almost 400 million weapons (approximately 130 guns per 100 individuals), the US is leading the pack on a global scale (British Broadcasting Corporation). The increasing...
The debate over the necessity to limit the freedom of weapon possession in the United States has been going on for decades now. Advocates on both sides have some compelling arguments as to whether or not the government should employ more restrictive measures regarding gun control. The article Should More...
The role of public management within public governance The areas of application of public governance and public management overlap in many respects, but they also have a number of differences. The main distinction lies in discussing the “ends and means,” that is, in the orientation towards the process and the...
Introduction Statistics indicate that approximately over 300 million guns are owned by individuals in the US today, most of them owned legally and others not. An estimated four million guns are sold yearly, resulting in an alarming rate of firearms owned by civilians (Vernick, Alcorn, & Horwitz, 2017). This, therefore,...
Globalization is designed so that each country contributes to the geopolitical agenda of the whole earth. Some policies can be seen as negative — for example, when a country sponsors an intervention and violates sovereign borders — while others can be seen as positive. The latter might include any act...
Assigned to represent the Atlantic City, New Jersey Police Department, the officer responded to a series of questions raised by journalists and the public. The issues were including the boundaries of the authority of a police official, and the ability of police and the public to interact. The Public Relations...
Following the events of uncertainty in Afghanistan brought about by political hiccups such as injustices among women, they were deprived of their ability to hold political positions or pursue academic positions (Cavin, 2006). The influence of the Taliban caused a change in the normality of things. Due to this, there...
Policy Analysis The COVID-19 pandemic had severe consequences for the entire US population. It is imperative to consider reduced access to health services for racial and ethnic minorities, an increased percentage of mental illnesses among minorities, and the fact that social problems caused by COVID-19 cause mental illnesses that put...
To determine whether residents feel safe in their community, it is appropriate to employ qualitative method of collecting and evaluating data. In this regard, a survey is a valuable research instrument allowing for the thorough examination of different problematic situations, conditions, or topics of interest by querying a specific group...
Interest groups and lobbyists have a significant impact on policies, as well as on the citizens of the whole country. They influence public opinion, represent the interests and policy preferences of various segments of society, and act to achieve favorable policies. Therefore, different individuals, companies, and other social groups can...
Summary The public administration utilizes policy analysis to enable activists and civil servants to evaluate and examine available options for implementing the objectives of elected officials and laws. Policy analysis is further utilized in large organizations’ administration with complicated policies. According to experts, it is a process whereby elected officials...
Traditionally, a nuclear family unit comprising a father, a mother, and children was the acceptable form of family globally. However, over the years, the family structure has changed with more individuals raising children as single parents due to divorce or by personal choice (Bahk Eun-ji, 2021). Conversely, in Korea, there...
One of the most pressing issues of current public policy is addressing climate change. President Biden and his Administration have developed a plan to minimize carbon emissions in the coming decades. This strategy is completely different from the course of the previous government, which focused on industrial development. However, factories...
Abstract This paper aims to analyze the involvement of political parties and leaders in the reopening of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussions and analysis are based on the Democrats’ and Republicans’ concerns about reopening schools and the CDC guidelines for health and safety in schools. The paper analyses different...
South Korea’s strategy of building soft power is based on the 2018 PyeongChang ranks, which is one of the better organized Olympic Games of recent times. The world has many aspects of Korean culture, food, and technology. South Korean government can claim much of the credit for giving games a...
First, it is important to acknowledge how insightful Melissa’s post is. She examines the primary causes of policy inaction and the lack of attention certain issues are unfortunately subjected to. In addition, based on these findings and discussion, Melissa formulates the formula of a perfect issue, which attracts enough attention...
Introduction Health policies allude to the decisions, strategies, and activities to accomplish specific health care objectives. They may address healthcare finance and delivery issues, accessibility to care, healthcare quality, and health inequalities. In healthcare, a policy is critical because it establishes a comprehensive strategy course to lead to desired objectives...
Introduction Within the context of governmental organization performance, the issues of standard workforce procedures are viewed differently with the concern about the context in which these organizations work. Given the particularities that characterize the United States Department of Justice in terms of its decisive role in the correctional sphere, the...
Population Group According to the law, in case of health anomalies that are difficult to treat or are considered not removable, an Australian citizen is entitled to a particular disability group. The special status of a person with restrictions, regardless of age, guarantees them a pension and various preferences. Disabled...
The Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and Thomas Jefferson’s letters to the Danbury Baptists differ in expectations and interests. The Declaration of Independence broadcasts the 13 permitted states which were not under the British standard. It portrays the United States of America as an autonomous nation. The Constitution...
When passing a policy through Congress to be further approved by the President of the United States, all the legislature members, ideally, should be guided by the principles of morality and humanity. It is apparent that in reality, this is rarely the case. In this essay, the author attempts to...
Social policy in the U.S. and other global countries has become a battling ground between various political lobbying groups. Often the specific decisions and initiatives are not conducted independently, but instead attached to a political party or a non-profit organization whose sponsors display traceable political pursuits. This tendency results in...
Abstract The institutions of higher learning contribute significantly to how society is shaped. As such, politicians have often explored ways of enhancing democracy. Just months after his inauguration, President Joe Biden, through the ministry of education, allocated a significant amount of money to colleges and universities that were most affected...
Introduction COVID-19 is a frequently discussed topic in today’s health care. People want to know how to protect themselves against the virus. Some individuals have concerns about the effectiveness of strategies the government and medical staff offer. Most official meetings and discussions are organized online to follow the preventive measures...
Literature is one of the richest, most emotionally gratifying forms of art, regardless of a person’s nationality, race, gender, or other sociological characteristics. It is arguably the most popular form taken by storytelling that allows individuals to interact with worlds beyond reality, strengthening their imagination and empathy. However, different communities...
The Bismarck model, which is also called the Social Insurance system, is adopted in Germany, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Japan, and countries of Latin America. This system assumes that the majority of patients are treated by private health care providers, whose services are financed from non-profit insurance funds (Zaman & Hossain,...
Thank you for your insightful discussion post analyzing the cases of Susanna and Tiffani. The political strategy you selected consists of several meaningful steps to alter the current policy that caused harm to the girls and their families. I agree that it is not the best practice to separate an...
The implementation of public policy agendas constitutes a significant part of the national politics guiding citizens’ lives. The quality of public policy implementation predetermines the outcomespolicies’ outcomes quality of citizens’ life. The news article by Cunningham (2021), chosen for discussion in the present essay, covers President Biden’s signing of the...
Joe Smoe is the ideal candidate in this election mainly because he has the best track record among the current presidential candidates. He is a selfless servant who greatly participated as a decorated marine in the first gulf war and later in the Bosnia Serbia campaign. In addition, Joe Some...
Introduction Education is one of the critical sectors in every nation since it primarily impacts development and growth. Many states have ensured that they implement strategies to improve their education sector. For instance, educational policies have been introduced in many states and can impact the academic industry in various ways,...
Introduction The notion of healthcare has always been one of the most discussed issues in terms of policy introduction and administration. Moreover, when speaking of the modern context of healthcare perception in circumstances of the ongoing global pandemic outbreak, it is of paramount importance to reconsider the overall approach to...
Introduction The changing times result in a change in public policy, which is the tool of the state for solving problems and issues arising during governance. New governments coming in equally result in the evolution of policy due to the shift in power and authority. The onset of the 20th...
In a democratic society, among all the available options, public policy is the most suitable tool to facilitate tangible and lasting social change. A public policy refers to laws or rules enforced by certain governmental bodies to facilitate programs or regulations affecting a specific population or social area. It is...
The process of initiatives’ implementation at the state level is a complicated task for the present-day activists. It implies the participation of numerous actors as well as following the pre-defined procedure complying with legislative frameworks. Therefore, to demonstrate this aspect of societal impact, this paper aims to consider the stages...
An essay by a “concerned citizen” intends to identify and discuss the controversy behind the United States government’s decision to discontinue funding the World Health Organization (WHO). Such a move is based on Donald Trump’s administration’s suspicions against the specialized United Nations agency (Horton 1330). The latter was accused of...
The public policy can be redirected dynamically to reduce healthcare costs while boosting longevity and quality of life. One of the strategies to regulate healthcare services’ cost is implementing policies that restrict physicians’ compensation. One of the loops in the United States of America healthcare system is the loose measures...
On the one hand, the proponents of imperialism in the United States had many strong arguments. Without any doubt, the most powerful of them was that international trade could create many economic opportunities, which would largely contribute to the nation’s progress. The country produced great numbers of industrial and commercial...
The government of any country has many responsibilities to its people. One such authority is to provide parameters and guidelines for the appropriate behavior of the citizens. The government enacts policies to address urgent issues, facilitate desirable actions, and respond to the needs of its residents. This paper will argue...
Introduction The topic of drug and drug policy can be traced back to the colonial era when the government had taken responsibility for regulating the consumption of drugs, both legal and illicit. In the United States, the fight against illegal drugs has already been described as a failure considering that...
Diversity is supposed to be the US’s fundamental strength. The data show that the nation will continue to become progressively more diverse. However, different political and social groups translate contradicting views on the problem, as seen in the actions of Obama’s and Trump’s administrations. As a fact, Obama clearly stated...
Introduction Public policy is important in addressing public issues that affect the population and help improve the situation. Public issues often affect a large portion of the population, making it hard for them to live in a comfortable way. Homelessness is a major public issue in Australia, as evident by...
Introduction Racial disparities remain a topical issue in the United States, despite recent efforts aimed at equality. This problem is systemic, and its development is observed across history. Accordingly, structural racism affects many people, but families in need, especially their children, are particularly vulnerable. The institute of welfare is widely...
The interaction of religion, moral life, worldview, and politics is one of the most critical problems in any state. Various aspects influence people’s decisions due to the personal beliefs and cultural views of an individual. Depending on certain assumptions caused by a spiritual direction or a general outlook on life,...
Introduction Students’ success depends on education policies put in place by the state officers and teachers. Learners come from an economically diverse background which may adversely affect the education policies set to govern student and teacher conduct. Diversity hinders the realization of the set goals and objectives in New Jersey....
Chapter ten in this module has been useful in comprehending vital social concepts and public administration policies of employment in the U.S. Personnel working for profit-making entities are entitled to employment benefits, including medical covers and family leaves. Similarly, there is standardized legislation that regulates business practices in the employment...
Introduction The evolution of technology enables more advanced means of communication and transportation, strengthening the trade relations between nations. Easier international trade has its advantages on the macroeconomic scale, as it ensures a stable supply of products and services capable of meeting the growing demand of the public. Consequently, countries...
One of the principal challenges of the present-day countries is the provision of essential benefits to their citizens and respect for their rights. These considerations frequently conflict with the policies conducted by the governments. Subsequently, a threat to the people’s wellbeing appears, and additional actions are required for its elimination....
Language has always played a crucial role in US politics. It was particularly evident during World War II and the subsequent Cold War when politicians obfuscated certain domestic events, such as the internment of Japanese-Americans, and rallied the population against the USSR. Nowadays, in the age of social media, language...
Public Health Impact The proposed policy suggests adding chronic and complex migraines to the Texas Compassionate Use Act for Low-THC Cannabis prescriptions as it was done regarding numerous other health conditions. How does the policy address the problem or issue? The proposal to add Migraine diagnosis to the Texas Compassionate...
The US social welfare system emerged from the extensive reforms of the mid-1930s. The unprecedented economic crisis – the “Great Depression” of the 1930s, which caused incredibly high unemployment, showed that neither the federal government nor local governments could take care of the US citizens in need. The situation required...
Introduction Fighting unwanted immigration was one of the main topics of Donald Trump during his election campaign. Trump considered it necessary to change legislation, take measures against illegal immigration, and put pressure on other countries to prevent illegal immigrants’ flow to the United States. The President believed that an increase...
Introduction Human services practitioners have the advantage of direct interaction with individuals, groups, and communities, which expands their ability to influence these groups within state social policies. It is especially important that every human service practitioner can take a direct part in the policy-making process, implement new social initiatives, or...
Introduction Abortion continues to be a controversial topic within the United States. Despite the supreme court ruling of Roe vs. Wade, which safeguarded abortion nationally in 1973, women are continuing to fight for legal abortions. Republican legislators have introduced laws that would limit abortions or try to ban them altogether....
The relationships between the state, civil society, and international interests are of high importance for scientists interested in history and politics. Such connections help explain some political events from different perspectives, including social and historical ones. Post-colonial Africa is an interesting subject of study because it underwent significant changes within...
The African continent is the home for various cultures and states, many of which struggled to stabilize their policies in the post-colonial period. Although some forms of a state existed in the pre-colonial era, they were trying to preserve wealth and natural resources rather than territorial integrity (Thomson 9). Border...
Interest groups have drawn an ongoing controversy over their place in the American democratic system. While most people acknowledge the merits of these groups, some critics argue that they cause many of the problems that contemporary society is facing. It is undeniable that they have some adverse effects on governance....
Summary Canada has developed into a modern, post-national, and multicultural society. The Canadians have accepted the fact that their diversity, as well as their two international languages, act as a source of innovation and continuing creativity. The same can also be considered a comparative advantage against other states. Will Kymlicka’s...
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson represents Texas’ 30th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Johnson received a bachelor of science in nursing from Texas Christian University and later practiced psychiatry and psychotherapy. Since her election to Congress in 1992, she has promoted nursing and healthcare access for communities....
The Legal System and the Healthcare System Law has had a tremendous impact, ranging from the regulation of healthcare personnel practice to controlling the structure and healthcare organization. The Federal and state governments have enacted laws guiding the financing and administration of healthcare. Also, certain aspects of patient care, including...
Introduction Policies on citizens’ safety should be made based on science rather than focusing on dominant views. Climate change is a divisive topic that elicits varied reactions from experts on how to approach it. Proposals have been made to encourage the use of genetically modified seeds, which prove to survive...
Whistleblowing is an act of giving essential information about an individual or organization without authorization. The information leaked is often about the misconduct of an organization. Whistleblowers at times act in the interest of the public, whereas others act in their interests. Information exposed may range from cases of fraud,...
A new finance law was passed in Texas that resulted in uncertainty in schools. House Bill 3 (HB3) is a law that regulates how the money is distributed among school districts in the state. The new code provided schools with $11.6 billion to spend on employee salaries, pre-K, and language...
Introduction The government is responsible for influencing many aspects of citizens’ lives. The public policy creates or encourages both material and ideological changes (Anderson, 2014; Gerston, 2010). Thus, the government can use this tool to solve significant problems and provide residents with a safe living environment (Mosley, 2013). One of...
Introduction The government’s expenditure on kids seems to be continuously decreasing every year as that for the elderly increases. This disparity means that the authorities who prepare the federal budget do not care much about the children’s future. However, the same government increases the national debt annually and might keep...
Introduction There has been a problem with gun-related violence in the USA for a long time. Most of the crimes committed involve the use of a gun. These crimes include suicide, homicide, and robberies. These crimes are often senseless and cause a lot of innocent people to lose their lives...
Name, Sponsor, Link to the Event The event name is U.S. Drug Prices: Why Are They So High? The sponsor of the event was Reuters. Place, Date, Length of the Event The event was live-streamed from the Harvard Chan School on September 26, 2018, and lasted one hour (12 p.m.-1...
Congress has given the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the power to implement consumer protection regulations. The FTC is an independent agency with a mission of shielding consumers, regulating activities that impede competition among businesses, and enhancing organizational performance (Lowry et al., 2017; Newman, 2019). An FTC assessment can give a...
Self-Contradictory of Young’s Statement Social justice theory is on the rise in the current Western social science discourse. However, it is not without its flaws. The statement about unintentional oppression that Young made in her book, which can be considered a significant contribution to the theory of social justice, contradicts...
Introduction The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has provoked unprecedented attention to federalism in the United States and other federal-based systems, such as Mexico, India, and Germany. The US’s federal system assigns power to multiple government levels, mainly national, state, and local administrations. The established structure creates autonomous control levels, which...
Environmental Problems and Causes in the United Kingdom The country that will be focused on this study of sustainable futures and environmental problems is the United Kingdom. According to research conducted by Power (2003) on the environmental issues that affect the low-income communities in the UK, Power noted that the...
The intervention at the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital aimed at the control of the spread of Tuberculosis targets mainly individuals that are homeless and may not be able to complete the treatment. Among the factors identified as the leading causes for drug-resistant Tuberculosis is the deviation from the strict 6 to...
