Describe the mechanisms of, and opportunities for, participation throughout the policy process

NASPAA Competency: Participate in and contribute to the policy process (artifact: PADM 7663) This competency means that students should be able to demonstrate the ability to do the following: 1. Apply appropriate theories of public policy to specific policy contexts 2. Describe the mechanisms of, and opportunities for, participation throughout the policy process Artifact: {Link to pper or project which demonstrates knowledge of this competency. You will upload your pper and link it on the “Artifact” tab for this page.} 1) How does this artifact demonstrate your ability to apply appropriate theories of public policy to specific policy contexts? (100-200 words) {Text here} 2) How does this artifact demonstrate your ability to describe the mechanisms of, and opportunities for, participation throughout the policy process? (100-200 words) {Text here} 3) Discuss three ways in which your coursework in the MPA program has enhanced your abilities to participate in and contribute to the policy process (100-200 words) {Text here}