Describe the three types of public policy and give two examples of each type of policy

What will be an ideal response?

Answer:
A. redistributive policy
1. Policies that shift resources from the "haves" to the "have nots."
2. most controversial because they cause divisions in social classes
3. focused on national programs
4. there is a perceived winner and loser
5. typically put into place by state governments
a. welfare
b. subsidized school lunches
c. unemployment benefits
d. Affordable Healthcare Act
e. Temporary Aid to Needy Families
B. distributive policy
1. Policies funded by all taxpayers that address the desires of particular groups
2. intended to be neutral for taxpayers so everyone pays and everyone benefits
3. no winners or losers
4. are implemented by local governments in the form of providing public safety services, recreation opportunities, and public works projects
5. paid for through property and other kinds of taxes for everyone to receive benefits
6. examples
a. gasoline taxes that are used to build and maintain highways
b. Social Security
c. GI Bill
C. regulatory policy
1. most common form of policy
2. designed to restrict or monitor the actions of groups or individuals
3. enacted by state and local governments
4. examples
a. state: environmental issues, legalized gambling, sales and distribution of alcoholic beverages, and motor-vehicle registration; Castle Laws
b. local: zoning boards, inspection services, and ordinances restricting the operations of certain businesses, all in an effort to protect property values, enhance safety, or ensure a better quality of life