Issue Analysis Public Politics Public Policy The following information will be helpful in completing on your Final Project.
ISSUE DEFINED: A problem that impacts a group or society.
Analysis Defined Evaluate and breaking down key elements of…….
POLITICS DEFINED POLITICS: Methods and tactics used in addressing government or social issues. Politics is HOW Decisions are made. Politicians are those who are involved in making those decisions.
#1 What is the issue?
What COULD be done to address the issue? #2 What COULD be done to address the issue?
What SHOULD be done to address the issue? #3 What SHOULD be done to address the issue?
Arrow Groups Def: Groups within society that have the ability to address public issues.
6 Arrow Groups There are 6 identified groups within society that have the ability to address public issues. Private Citizens Government Schools Corporations Media Churches
Private Citizens Includes people of all ages, races, ethnicities.
Government Includes all form of governments including: Federal Government State Government Local Governments County City Town Village
Schools Includes all forms of educational institutions. College and Universities High Schools Middle Schools Elementary Schools
Corporations Includes all forms of businesses, both large and small. For Profit: Businesses whose sole purpose is to make money for the purpose the benefit of the owners/stock holders. Ex: Kodak, Wegmans Not-For-Profit: Businesses whose money is then put toward public good. Ex: United Way, American Heart foundation
Media Includes any institution that can disseminate information to the masses. Radio Print Media (newspapers, magazines) Internet Television Movies
Churches Includes any religious institution used as a place of worship and prayer. Ex: Churches Synagogues Mosques Temples
Each of the 6 Arrow groups possess their own unique strengths when addressing public issues. EX: Government has the ability to create/change laws, TV can reach people in their own home, etc.
Texting and Driving Video What could each Arrow Group do to address the issue of texting and driving?
*While watching the video on Cyberbullying, come up with 3 “Could Statements” for each of the arrow groups