Unit VIII Final Project

Weight: 13% of course grade
Grading Rubric

Instructions
As you have learned in this course, politics are an inherent part ofgovernment and every citizen’s life. In this unit, we discussed the domestic,economic, and foreign policies utilized by the United States. In addition, wediscussed how these policies affect the United States, both domestically andabroad. This is evidenced in part by the concepts of isolationism andinternationalism.
In the Unit VIII Final Project, you will accomplish the following:

Select one type of policy covered in the unit, describe its purpose andgoals, and explain the role each of the three branches of government in thedevelopment of the chosen policy.
Discuss how the policy you chose affects U.S. implementation ofisolationism or internationalism, and describe how the media influences suchaction and decisions.
Explain how each level of government is or is not affected by the type ofpolicy you have chosen.
Describe how one’s political party affiliation can affect his or herbeliefs about the type of policy you have chosen.

Locate at least three academic articles that support your position.
Your paper should consist of at least three pages. Be sure to include anintroduction in your paper. Any sources used should be cited and referencedproperly using APA formatting.