1. Domestic Policies
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity…

2. What is Domestic Policy? Domestic policy; yes or no?
The area of public policy which concerns laws, government programs, and administrative decisions which are directly related to all issues and activity within a nation's borders.
Congress taxes my paycheck?
Government builds interstate highway?
President opens trade with Cuba?
Congress decriminalizes marijuana?
An air strike against terrorists in Iraq?
Congress passes new regulations for banking industry?
EPA strengthens laws limiting pollution?

3. Why does government create domestic policies?
To help regulate economic growth and protect the market economy
To influence behaviors of Americans
To protect the environment
To provide services which improve standards of living
To protect citizens; public health, safety, consumers and labor
Can we think of examples?

4. What methods does the government use to enforce Domestic Policy?
Taxing: punishments and rewards!
Regulations: rules of operation and fines for abuses
Spending: Research and development, government contracts to businesses, programs to help citizens
Subsidies: Cash payments to businesses to ease operating expenses

5. How do battles between Democrats and Republicans play out in domestic policy?
Increased use of domestic policy
Greater government control and regulation to protect people
Increased taxing and spending
Government as an agent to care for the people
Decrease use of domestic policy
Less government control and regulation
Decrease taxing and spending
Allow people to take care of themselves without government interference

6. Where does domestic policy impact your life?
What are some current “hot topics” when it comes to domestic policy?
Where does domestic policy impact your life?