Instructions: In this, you will embark on the process of creating a comprehensive legislative proposal to address a specific issue. Your task involves multiple steps, beginning with choosing a topic and developing a proposal outline. You will be required to craft a problem statement, outlining the issue you aim to fix, and establish key objectives for your proposal. The subsequent steps involve conducting extensive research on existing legislation related to your chosen topic and identifying the stakeholders involved. You’ll need to recognize specific populations affected by the proposed legislation and identify interest groups with a vested interest in the issue.
Once you have a thorough understanding of the existing legislative landscape and stakeholder perspectives, you will need to explain how your proposal offers a solution to the problem you identified earlier. A well-thought-out implementation strategy must follow, outlining how your proposal will be put into action effectively. Throughout your assignment, you should consider the potential impact your proposed legislation may have, both in the short and long term.
The final outcome will be an informative 5-7 slide presentation, carefully organized to communicate your proposal effectively. Remember to incorporate proper citations to credit your research sources, and include a cover page with relevant details. This assignment will help you develop critical skills in proposal development and legislative analysis, enabling you to present well-researched and persuasive arguments on real-world issues.
Choose the topic/proposal and develop a proposal outline.
Develop a problem statement – What issue are you trying to fix?
Develop a proposal outline
Outline the key objectives.
Research existing legislation
Identify stakeholders
Identify specific populations that would affected by this proposed legislation.
Identify interest groups that would affected or interested in this issue.
Identify how this proposal would help solve the problem you identified earlier.
How would the proposal be implemented?
Potential impact
Or more simply put, follow this outline:
Choose a Topic: Decide what issue you want to address and outline your solution/proposal.
Research Existing Laws: Look for similar or opposing laws to your proposal.
Identify Stakeholders: Find groups affected by your proposal, including who benefits and who might oppose it. (Hint: Consider specific interest groups).
Explain How Your Proposal Helps: Describe how your idea solves the identified problem.
Implementation Plan: Outline how your proposal would be put into action.
Impact on Society: Consider the potential effects your proposal might have on society as a whole.
