American Democracy Now (Harrison), 3rd EditionChapter 17:
Domestic PolicyLearning ObjectivesHaving studied this chapter, students should be able to do each of the following:
- Describe the tools of domestic policy.
- Outline the evolution of national environmental policy.
- Outline the evolution of a national energy policy.
- Describe the major income security programs.
- Differentiate between poverty thresholds and poverty guidelines.
- Describe the major national health care programs.
- Summarize the goals of homeland security policy.
- Discuss the criteria for being allowed to immigrate to the U.S.
- Outline some issues raised in the immigration reform debate.
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