 On your own paper, answer the following questions:  Why does your policy exist?  Which political party or parties or governmental agencies were involved in the creation of the policy?  When was the policy created?  Explain the steps taken to bring the issue to law  When? Patriot Act 2011  Where? United States  Who? U.S. Government  WHY? Terrorists attacked twin towers on 9/11  WHY? Creation of the Taliban  WHY?U.S. occupying Iraq

History and Background  What is it?  A telling of the story of your law from the moment the issue arose to the moment it was passed.  WHY did your issue become a law? You have to tell your reading everything you can that took place to bring your issue to law.  Laws are never needed unless there is a problem or issue already in existence- what was this problem/issue for your law.  For instance…why did Idaho create a law forbidding texting while driving?

 Sources needed:  Data (statistics, surveys, etc.) showing how your law has changed society  Lots of NUMBERS  Recommended length:  1 1/2-2 pages  Must cite a minimum of two sources in the section of your paper

STEP BY STEP 1. WRITE AN INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH ABOUT YOUR TOPIC/ISSUE/IDEA/LAW 2. NOW, BEGIN YOUR TIMELINE. MOVE FROM THE EARLIEST DATE TO THE MOST CURRENT OR CLOSEST TO TODAY. 3. EACH PARAGRAPH NEEDS A TOPIC SENTENCE INTRODUCING THE EVENT YOU ARE DISCUSSING. 4. EACH PARAGRAPH NEEDS A CONCLUDING SENTENCE 5. AFTER ALL EVENTS, WRITE A CONLUDING PARAGRAPH WRAPPING UP THIS SECTION OF THE PAPER

 (Introduction Paragraph)  From the beginning of time, people have not always agreed on ideas such as religion, freedom, and types of government. Not all people believe everyone deserves the same type of freedoms as someone else. However, sometimes people believe in certain things so much they want to spread and share the ideas to other societies. Because we cannot and will not ever agree on all issues, big and small, conflict will naturally arise. With conflict comes terrorism. Terrorism has not always been such a prevalent threat or belief, but it is now something all countries must deal with. The United States answered these threats with the creation of the Patriot Act.  (TS)  In ancient Greece, leaders believed their countries were the most intelligent and politically sound; they believed other countries should adopt their teachings. In 963 B.C., Greece attacked surrounding countries in order to gain more political power. Shortly after, in 899 B.C……  (Concluding paragraph)  Terrorism is now a threat of a large majority of countries, including the United States. As a result of conflict and terrorism, the United States passed the Patriot Act into law. This law is to ensure the safety and freedom of the United States. Because not all countries will ever agree on all policies, conflict and terrorism will continue to be an issue for all leaders and members of society to deal with.