Discuss the argument for and against affirmative action policy in schools and the workplace.

4) Answer any four of the following questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Define Affirmative action and give the reasons behind the policy. Discuss the argument for and against affirmative action policy in schools and the workplace.
Discuss the Freedom of Information Act of 1966 and state the reasons behind the law. Include in your discussion the conditions under which federal agencies are restricted or excluded from disclosing information.
Explain the Federal Sunshine Act of 1976. Under what circumstances or conditions does the act say that open meetings do not serve the public interest and therefore prohibited?
Discuss the history and provisions the U.S. Patriot Act of 2001. Why were the Civil Liberties Groups opposed to the Act?
Describe the Iron Triangle subsystem in the policy making process. With the use of examples such as auto manufacturers, tobacco lobby or the medical industrial complex, discuss how the intersection between the federal bureaucracy, congressional committees and interest groups constitute a threat or danger to public policy.
Identify and discuss the instruments available to the President to exert pressure and control over administrative agencies.
Identify and discuss the tools at the disposal of Congress to conduct oversight of the administration.
Define casework and state why such practice is desirable among members of congress. Include in your discussion the criticisms against casework in the legislature.

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