First select a contemporary policy (state of Texas or Alabama) and share with the class the key elements of the policy.

Then, analyze the driving forces of the shaping and implementation of this policy. Be sure to discuss policies rather than current events. While policy can be driven by a current event or catastrophic happening, the discussion is on policy not the event.

Which theories of politics (elite, group, rational choice, or political systems) were at play and how is this evident through the policymaking process?

Use at least one resource and cite properly in APA. 300 words

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Decriminalization of Marijuana is an example of a contemporary policy in Alabama. Features of the policy include the establishment of a Marijuana Commission whose mandate is to oversee the planting of the drug and majority of the members in this commission are medical doctors. Also, Alabama residents who are more than 19 years of age are eligible under the policy to apply to use marijuana where other treatment therapies have not worked on 33 medical conditions. Patients on marijuana treatment are required by the policy to buy a card worth $65, and it’s renewable yearly, which permits…

 

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