1. Making Policies

2. Making Policies For each of the 4 issues you pick: Have a goal in mind Pick some strategies to help achieve that goal Your Task: Work on Part A

3. Criminal Law Policies Ex: Republicans on Criminal Law Put criminals behind bars, they can’t commit crime there Support the death penalty--its an effective deterrent Deter crime by enforcing existing laws Ex: Democrats on Criminal Law Death penalty cannot be arbitrarily used – DNA needs to be found, post-conviction reviews Fight crime with prevention, community police

4. National Defense Ex: Republicans on National Defense No aerial surveillance over US soil Prefer military action to over-use of diplomacy (most) Proactively react to terrorism around the world EX: Democrat on National Defense Equip military to progress and evolve in tech Develop limited missile defense system Prefer diplomacy use before use of military action (most)

5. International Relations EX: Republicans on International Relations Nations that have terrorists in them are just as guilty Support strategies to help poor nations Have a strong national defense to show other countries our strength Force is the first and last line of defense for U.S. freedom EX: Democrats on International Relations Persuade other countries of our beliefs, Republicans bully Economic and Humanitarian goals Address problems early with proactive foreign policy Work to close the gap between rich and poor countries