Pick two similar federal policies that were discussed over a span of two different administrations. For example, President Clinton's and Obama's health care policies or President's George H.W. Bush's and George W. Bush's foreign policy.

1. Discuss the historical perspective of the time when each policy was discussed or implemented. What was the context or the problem of the day and the urgency for the policy?

2. Analyze the social, economic, and political environments for the times the policies were discussed or implemented.

3. Criticize each policy for its effectiveness of the time.

4. Use four to five credible and reputable sources to support your points.