Identify, research, analyze, discuss, and defend a position on a national public policy issue. • identify a national public policy issue.

• clearly state the issue as a question of public policy orally or in written form.
• use inquiry methods to trace the origins of the issue and to acquire data about the issue.
• generate and evaluate alternative resolutions to the public issue and analyze various perspectives (causes, consequences, positive and negative impact) on the issue.
• identify and apply Democratic Values or Constitutional Principles.
• share and discuss findings of research and issue analysis in group discussions and debates.
• compose a persuasive essay justifying the position with a reasoned argument.
• develop an action plan to address or inform others about the issue.