Q1: How does a situation become a problem?
Private Problem

Public Problem

Q2: Why do issues come up when people are trying to solve problem?
Issue

Public Policy

Q3: Identify one public issue that is now being discussed in our community.

Q4: What process is involved in solving a public problem?

. Rising health costs have caused serious problems.
Medicare

American Health Security Act



CHIP Program
II. There is little agreement on specific solutions to the health care issue.

III. People around the nation are talk action on their own.

Evaluate “The United States should adopt a government-run health care system, similar to the one in Canada”. Do you agree or disagree? Explain

America’s Waste Problem




Q5: Explain how the problem of waste is a people problem.


Recycling Waste





Q6: What are some ways in which people are making a difference in solving the problem of waste?