Role of Government

Roll of Government in Policy Making

By Priscilla Peterman

HSM/240

March 2, 2014

Instructor: Catherine Harm

The Role in Government Policy Making and Public programs are established through legislation. This usually begins with a group of people concerned about a growing issue within a community or even nationwide. In order for an interest group to establish a public program, the concern must go through eight legislative tasks.

In the first task, the interest group must clearly define and execute a consensus of the problem and what the desired outcome is from legislation. This may be a difficult task because legislation as well as the public wants to know exactly what the interest group wants.

The second task is "Frame a position paper that organizes the arguments (pro and con) and summarizes what is known (or unknown) about the issue or problem, perhaps seeking experts for advice",( D.E. Chambers and K. Wedel.(2005).

The third task legislation requires a solution to be created including a public policy, program design and the benefit of the program.

The fourth tasks involve the organization of public support about the public problem.

The fifth task is involves convincing legislation to sign on to the bill which turns the problem analysis, prospective public problem design features, plus position papers into a legislative proposal, which introduces the it as a legislative bill, ( D.E. Chambers and K. R.Wedel.(2005).

The sixth task in the process is the organization of appearance for committee hearings. The reason for committee hearings is to ask questions, get answers, and debate merits of the proposed bill.

The seventh task involves lobbying legislators for support, when the bill is voted on.

Finally, the eighth task involves lobbying for money (appropriations) to operate the program is embodied in the legislation. The bill is sent to the executive branch after it has passed legislation to sign and implement the program. These steps are all very important and need to be followed in order pass and introduce.

The judiciary is important in shaping public policy. The judicial system determines who can be served in the social program, how they will be served, programs it can open or close, who can or cannot receive its benefits, and who can shut down programs under certain conditions.

The judiciary system yields superior power over social programs. Prevent Child Abuse America is an organization fighting for the rights of abused children. Their mission is "to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children," ("Prevent Child Abuse America", 2012).

It is an effective communication plan and answers questions like who you are, what is the business of the organization, who is served, what is needed by the community or population served, competition, what is unique about the organization, and what benefit does the organization provide.

I believe the laws helping to operate this organization are those of a non- profit organization. This means the organization doesn't distribute its profit to shareholders or owners. The judicial decisions helping the organization to operate include "A Position Association for Childhood Education International",