Your assignment is to develop an understanding of the complexities of policy cre
Your assignment is to develop an understanding of the complexities of policy creation in a “bicameral” legislature by performing a legislative tracing and policy analysis on a law. A bicameral legislature is a governing entity comprised of two houses, that is, the US Congress consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The introduction and passage of legislation is complex in that proposed legislation might be incorporated into another piece of legislation so that it will be passed. Tracing and analyzing the law from multiple levels helps to understand its purpose and application.
Go to http://www.house.gov/content/learn/legislative_processLinks to an external site. to review the legislative process
Go to congress.gov,Links to an external site. select “all legislation,” and enter the name of the law that you have selected. On the left side of the page, select Status of Legislation, and only select the link that states “Became Law”.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1353?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22Cybersecurity+Workforce+Enhancement+Act%22%7D&s=3&r=49
When you have found the law, read all of the following “informational tabs”: Summaries (all available), Text if available, Titles, Actions, Amendments, Cosponsors, Committee information, related bills, etc.
Lastly, write an essay detailing what you have learned using the information provided in the rubric! *Note that your essay must also be in APA format, NOT the format used in the rubric*
APA 7 Student format is required throughout the essay: Example link (Links to an external site.)
Suggested Essay Length: 1350-2000 words plus an APA 7 Student format reference page.
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