Research topic

  
Select a policy topic from below and write a 10 -15-page research paper that must include the following:
· Discuss what the policy is and what the future implications are of the policy. 
· Discuss if the policy should be implemented, and why? (or if it is implemented, should it continue and why?) Give three reasons why it should be passed. 
· Identify and discuss in detail the implications of the passage of legislation.
· Discuss the strengths and weakness of the policy
· Discuss in detail what political factors lead to the passage (or rejection) of this policy?
· Identify and discuss in detail the reasons why the legislation should be passed and why it should not be passed?
· Describe the roles and responsibilities of people needed to support your policy to get it passed or were instrumental in getting it passed. 
· Discuss in detail the legal and ethical aspects that pertain to your policy.
· Discuss what you have learned from this assignment and how you will apply it moving forward.
Paper Requirements
· Your paper should be  10 -15-pages in length
· Times New Roman Font, 12-point, double spaced.
· 10 References, Please cite your references in APA format. Your reference page does not count toward your 10-15-page paper requirement.
Potential Topics:
· Social security reform
· Debt ceiling
· Budget process/government shutdown
· Funding for any specific government agency or program (National Parks, NASA, .)
· Off shore drilling (or drilling in ANWR)- Keystone XL Pipeline
· Affirmative Action (be specific—i.e. college admissions, workplace)
· Militarization of local police
· Drones
· Welfare reform
· Campaign finance reform
· Gun control—be specific (like D.C.’s gun ban or Brady Bill)
· No child left behind (national standards/testing)
· Gay marriage
· Mandatory National Service
· Funding for higher education
· Health Care reform
· Obesity- Nutrition
· Environmental policy (be specific—increasing fuel efficiency of cars)
· Global Warming
· Immigration (border security, amnesty, etc.)
· US policy towards a chosen country
· Terrorist detainees at Guantanamo Bay (closing of military prison there)
· U.S. presence in Afghanistan
· Torture policy
· Electoral Reform (electoral college or party nomination process)
· Patriot Act (specific provisions)
· Labor unions/collective bargaining
· Internet Neutrality
· Cable mergers
· Campus Assault
· Human trafficking