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9.5 Public Policy Analysis and Stakeholders Worksheet

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Public Policy Analysis and Stakeholders - Evaluate public policies for intended and unintended outcomes; compare alternatives using evidence and civic reasoning. (C3 D2.Civ.13–14.9–12; D4.6–9.9–12)

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

In Capstone, the city council is considering an 8% tax on short-term rental bookings, with registration and reporting requirements. The stated goal is to raise revenue and reduce pressure on long-term housing. Supporters point to evidence: After adopting an 8% tax elsewhere, analysts found mixed changes in number of long-term rental units available over a year. People affected include renters, hosts/property owners, hotel industry, and city finance office. Community members disagree about whether the policy is justified primarily by outcomes or by protecting rights and fair procedures.

Which justification best fits a rights-and-procedures argument rather than a pure cost–benefit argument?

AIf the policy helps one group, it cannot possibly harm another.

BWe should choose whichever option produces the largest total benefit, even if it violates basic rights.

CA policy is justified only if it is popular on social media.

DEven if the policy would increase total benefits, it must include due process and avoid unfairly restricting individual rights.

Solution & Explanation:Rights-and-procedures arguments prioritize fairness, due process, and limits on government power. Cost–benefit arguments focus mainly on maximizing total outcomes.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

The state legislature in Milltown voted to adopt a $2691 per-apprentice tax credit for employers who register approved apprenticeship programs. Leaders say the goal is to increase paid apprenticeships for high school graduates. A staff memo notes: In a pilot credit program, number of new apprenticeships created per year rose from 227 to 597. Stakeholders include young workers, employers, community colleges, and taxpayers. A higher level of government offers a matching grant: it will pay 30% of costs only if the program meets specific reporting and performance requirements.

What is the most accurate implication of this grant design?

AMatching grants never influence local decisions because money has no effect.

BThe local government must accept the grant even if conditions conflict with local law.

CThe match can expand local capacity, but it also steers local policy choices toward the grant’s conditions and can create ongoing reporting burdens.

DThe grant guarantees success regardless of implementation quality.

Solution & Explanation:In federal systems, funding often comes with strings. Matching money changes incentives, but conditions can limit flexibility and require administrative capacity for compliance.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

The city council in Riverbend voted to adopt a requirement that retailers post schedules 14 days in advance and pay a penalty for late changes. Leaders say the goal is to reduce last-minute schedule changes for hourly retail workers. After a similar law, percent of shifts changed with less than 48 hours notice (%) fell from 54 to 33. Stakeholders include hourly workers, retail managers, small business owners, and labor enforcement agency. Several firms and organizations are competing to shape the final rules in ways that benefit them.

Which design choice best limits rent-seeking and increases public accountability?

AWrite the rules vaguely so decision-makers can decide later without explanation.

BRequire open meetings, publish data and draft rules, document conflicts of interest, and use clear criteria that apply equally rather than case-by-case favors.

CNegotiate all details privately with the most powerful stakeholders.

DLet the best-connected groups enforce the rules themselves.

Solution & Explanation:Rent-seeking is more likely when rules are opaque and discretionary. Transparency, conflict-of-interest rules, and clear criteria reduce opportunities for special favors.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Civics Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard CIV.9.5 (Grade 9 Social Studies practice focus: Public Policy Analysis and Stakeholders.).