Module 15
Policy and Domestic Policy? First of all, we have to define the policy. A policy is a law, principle, or strategy that is used to solve a problem or problems. When policies are implemented and enforced, they help address issues that are important to the public. The new law does not appear out of nowhere. First, the problem addressed by the new law has to become part of the political agenda that is, the problem must be defined as a political issue to be resolved by government action. Furthermore, once the issue gets on the political agenda, proposed solutions to the problem have to be formed and then adopted. Issue identification and agenda-setting, policy formulation, and policy adoption are all parts of the policymaking process. (The process does not end there) however, once the law is passed, it has to be implemented and then evaluated. During all this process there are interactions with individuals and various groups. (President and members of Congress are obvious partic...