Discussion: Medical marijuana in California

Discussion: Medical marijuana in California

Discussion: Medical marijuana in California

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Short Answer 1

Research the process by which state legalization of medical marijuana in California (Proposition 215, the Compassionate Use Act) occurred. Using the six-part policy-making process outlined below, describe what happened at each stage. Please refer to “Medical Marijuana Policy in the United States” provided with the Assessment documents. You may identify another state that is considering legalization of medical marijuana and is in the process of going through this policy process, and where in the process they currently find themselves.

· Problem Recognition: Problems that may potentially make their way onto the public policy agenda are recognized. (2–3 paragraphs)

· Agenda Setting: Problems that are deemed worthy of attention are placed on the agenda. (2–3 paragraphs)

· Policy Formulation: Various policies are crafted to deal with the problem that has been set on the agenda. (2–3 paragraphs)

· Policy Adoption: An official policy is agreed upon. (2–3 paragraphs)

· Policy Implementation: The public policy that has been officially agreed upon is put into action. (2–3 paragraphs)

· Policy Analysis and Evaluation: The implemented policy is evaluated for its effectiveness. (2–3 paragraphs)

Research the process by which state legalization of medical marijuana in California (Proposition 215, the Compassionate Use Act) occurred. Using the six-part policy-making process outlined below, describe what happened at each stage. Please refer to “Medical Marijuana Policy in the United States” provided with the Assessment documents. You may identify another state that is considering legalization of medical marijuana and is in the process of going through this policy process, and where in the process they currently find themselves.

· Problem Recognition: Problems that may potentially make their way onto the public policy agenda are recognized. (2–3 paragraphs)

· Agenda Setting: Problems that are deemed worthy of attention are placed on the agenda. (2–3 paragraphs)

· Policy Formulation: Various policies are crafted to deal with the problem that has been set on the agenda. (2–3 paragraphs)

· Policy Adoption: An official policy is agreed upon. (2–3 paragraphs)

· Policy Implementation: The public policy that has been officially agreed upon is put into action. (2–3 paragraphs)

· Policy Analysis and Evaluation: The implemented policy is evaluated for its effectiveness. (2–3 paragraphs)