Where does the power over decisions relative to that issue come from?

In the last discussion you explained and supported an argument regarding an important policy issue in the United States. Think back to your posts, the responses of your peers, and the evolution of your ideas. In this post you will address the policy actors and decision makers that hold both the power and influence over that policy issue. In your post please explain:

1. Who (or what) are the people (or institutions) that may influence the policy issue you explained in your post for Module 1?

2. Where does the power over decisions relative to that issue come from?

3. Are there people and groups that you believe should have influence and power to bring forward ideas and make decisions relative to that issue?

WRITEDEN: The previous post was Foreign Policy (Although the writer was extremely vague, I address, China Relations, alongside N. Korea possible feud and Russia influences, and upcoming election etc. Just providing context for writer and please try to incorporate the reading into the response where possible.

Stone, Deborah (2012). Policy Paradox: The Art of Political Decision-Making. 3rd ed. Kingdon, John W. (2011). Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies. Updated 2nd ed.

Kingdon, Chapters 2 and 3.

Stone, Chapters 11 and 16