Suppose it was discovered that the bleach that is commonly used ...

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Suppose it was discovered that the bleach that is commonly used for laundry was carcinogenic. Referring to the policy life cycle, describe a predictable course of events until the problem is brought under control.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Compare the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, and the Obama administration initiatives relative to supply- and demand-side strategies.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

Recognition would be slow because bleach is a commonly used material and people would be reluctant to give up its use. Eventually, as the number of studies showing the connection between the use of bleach and cancer increased, more people would conclude that something needs to be done.
Formulation of policy would begin as the number of people with political power who support change increases. The arguments in Congress would begin and the companies producing bleach would attempt to stop or soften any proposed legislation. Finally, Congress would pass legislation to address the problem.
Implementation of the policy created by Congress would begin. It is most likely that the EPA would develop the regulations to implement the law passed by Congress and signed by the president.
Control is the final stage, where the effects of the policy that was implemented can be seen. Improvements in the cancer rates would be observed as the use of bleach decreased.

Answer to Question 2

The Energy Policy Act aimed to increased the supply of energy for the United States, while the Independence and Security Act focused on demand. A comparison of these acts with the Obama initiatives is addressed on pages 357-358.