Governments Working Together

Learn about public policy solutions and how public opinion, the media, and interest groups all influence decision-making about public issues with this interactive tutorial. 
Resource ID#: 205361 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: civics, social studies, government, local government, federal government, state government, Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, 2005, H1N1, 2009, natural disaster, pandemic, interest groups, public opinion, media, influence, solutions, effective solutions, public policy, change, aid , relief, elearning, e-learning, interactive, tutorials
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Original tutorials - Grades 6-12

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