U.S. History Terms‚ Concepts and Links 112/1113/20122013 This document is always in development. Corrections and suggestions are welcome. Note: Use the application’s “find” function to locate a specific term. Many terms are in the dated folders in History Conference/History docs/USH Docs folder on First Class. Note on links: You can find hundreds of U.S. history sites all over the web. Preeminent is American Memory at the Library of Congress‚ especially The Learning Page with its links to Library
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MODELS FOR POLICY ANALYSIS Uses of Models. The models we shall use in studying policy are conceptual models. Simplify and clarify our thinking about politics and public policy Identify important aspects of policy problems Suggest explanations for public policy and predict its consequences Selected Policy Models. INSTITUTIONALISM: POLICY AS INSTITUTIONAL OUTPUT Government institutions have long been a central focus of political science. Public policy is authoritatively determined‚ implemented‚ and
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Many models exist to analyze the creation and application of public policy. Analysts use these models to identify important aspects of policy‚ as well as explain and predict policy and its consequences. Some models are: Institutional model It focuses on the traditional organization of government and describes the duties and arrangements of bureaus and departments. It considers constitutional provisions‚ administrative and common law‚ and judicial decisions. It focuses on formal arrangements such
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‘Policies embody claims to speak with authority‚ they legitimate and initiate practices in the world‚ and they privilege certain visions and interests’ Ball (1990; p22). There is a vast number of definitions for what is a policy as the word varies over different disciplines. According to the literature policy means a plan of action‚ or a statement of aims or ideals. Ball (1994a; p10)‚ states that “policy is text and action‚ words and deeds‚ it is enacted as well as what is intended”. Based on
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Jordan Smith How far do the sources suggest that Millicent Garrett Fawcett was ‘quite unfit to be a leader’? Sources 10 and 11 strongly suggest that Millicent Fawcett was ‘quite unfit to be a leader’. However Source 12 completely disagrees with the statement as it praises Millicent Fawcett for leading the women’s suffrage movement to ‘victory’; however this source is slightly influenced as Ray Strachey was a leading member of the NUWSS. All three sources‚ 10‚ 11 and 12‚ are written by people
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Linear Model of Policy Process and its critics Student: Ninia Machavariani Instructor: Dr. Stephen L. Harris Variously called the linear‚ but also known as rational model‚ this model is the most widely-held in the processes where policy is made. It outlines policy-making as a problem solving process which is rational‚ balanced‚ objective and analytical. In the model‚ decisions are made in a series of sequential phases‚ starting with the identification of a problem or issue‚ and
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MAP Assignment #4 1. Pluralist Model of Policy Making: - Involves interaction of (interest) groups exerting influence‚ with government as (presumed) neutral arbiter - Ignores those not in groups and the dominance of some (business) groups - Pluralists claim government must show some balance to keep electorate on side - Model useful in directing attention to external influences on policy making – especially Business & Developers at local level 2. Initiation: Need more from councillors
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POLICY ANALYSIS Introduction This essay seeks to provide an in-depth analysis of a particular policy problem in relation to the education system in the United Kingdom (henceforth‚ the UK). The policy problem chosen is that of the teaching profession itself and‚ more specifically‚ teachers ’ professional development. On this basis‚ it will be argued that government policy in the past has effectively served to ’disempower ’ teachers so that there is a need for government policymakers to look
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public policy regularly express certitude about the consequences of alternative policy choices.I have to disagree with Weimer and Vining that they describe Policy Analysis is much more an art. Based on the term policy analysis has many functions. It may analyze the components of public policy making process‚ such as policy formation and policy implementation; it may also study the substantive policy issues. But most often‚ policy analysis refers to the investigation of alternative policy options
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Department of Transportation. Considering the situation this policy analysis paper is aiming to asses the possible alternatives to the ineffective current transportation policy in East Wallingford. Federal money is available for implementing four alternative transportation policies: constructing a Southern or a Northern Bypass‚ widening central Streets of the town or implementing Bus/Perimeter parking system. The cost-benefit analysis concerning monetary costs as well as possible impact on society
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