11.3 How Public Policy is Made

Open Ended

Answer ANY of the questions presented here!

Poll

Do you wear a helmet when you ride a bike?

• Yeh because I care about my brain matter

• Depends on if I am on the road or not

• Nah no way

• I can't even remember the last time I road a bike 😂

Poll

Do you think minors (under 18) should have limits on HOW MANY and

WHAT HOURS they work during school days/weeks?

• Yes, definitely - they are still kids!

• It depends on what type of school they attend

• It's should be a family decision

Multiple Choice

What role do policymaking institutions have in creating public policy?

• They study the impacts that legislation has on the American public

• They work together to make legislation about political issues

• The president tells Congress and the courts how to create public policy

• They ask the American public what policies are important to them

Open Ended

EXAMPLE: The PA State Legislature reccently passed a cap on the amount of money that public schools pay per student to cyber charters.

What would be the pros and cons of this policy?

Draw

Circle the corner for your stance!