Question

Describe the environmental policy process, from identification of a problem through enactment of a federal law.

Answer 1

Many problems exist within the United States but few make it onto the public policy agenda. Those problems that do move onto the policy agenda must first be identified as salient issues. An issue can be broadly defined as a circumstance of reality not meeting a constituency’s expectations. The power of the group in question can affect whether an issue moves onto the policy agenda. For example, a problem encountered by a major political campaign donor can move a given issue more quickly onto the agenda than a problem encountered by a small interest group without great political clout.

Step-by-step explanation:

a theory that describes the news media’s ability to shape which issues their audience thinks are important, based on their frequency and level of coverage

Answer 2

The environmental policy process begins with first identifying the problem. After the problem is found, they find out what is causing the problem. Once the problem and its cause are discovered, they then find a plan for a solution and a list of goals to make that solution happen. Then they get organized. Next they start to gather access to things and influence people towards their ideas, and finally they shepherd the idea into a federal law.