American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)

Chapter 16: Domestic Policy

Learning Objectives

Having studied this chapter, students should be able to do each of the following:

1. Describe the tools of domestic policy.
2. Outline the evolution of national environmental policy.
3. Outline the evolution of a national energy policy.
4. Describe the major income security programs.
5. Differentiate between poverty thresholds and poverty guidelines.
6. Describe the major national health care programs.
7. Summarize the goals of homeland security policy.
8. Discuss the criteria for being allowed to immigrate to the U.S.
9. Outline some issues raised in the immigration reform debate.