Instructions: Read the first example of a community problem (shown in the middle column below) and the examples of a public policy solution to the problem by a government institution
acting with or without civil society (left column) and a solution to the problem solely by civil
socieņ (right column). Then fill out the rest of the chart with your own suggestions for public
policy and civil society solutions to the problems noted. Use the last space to identify a problem
in your community and give examples of public policy and civil society solutions for it.
Public Policy Solution Community Problem Civil Society Solution
City officials find a program Poor families in the
Members of a religious
to give needy individuals community need food and organization conduct a drive
vouchers to "buy" food and adequate clothing
to collect food and clothing
clothing from participating
and then distribute the items
merchants.
to the needy.
School-aged children are out
on the streets late at night.