Policymaking involves the creation and implementation of laws, regulations, or actions by the government in response to societal issues or public needs. It is the process through which policies are developed to address various problems or challenges.
Related terms
Legislation: Legislation refers specifically to laws that are created by legislative bodies such as Congress at either national or state levels.
Executive Order: An executive order is a directive issued by the President that carries legal weight and has the force of law. It allows the President to take action on specific policy matters without going through Congress.
Regulation: A regulation is a rule or directive issued by an executive branch agency to implement and enforce laws passed by the legislative branch. Regulations provide specific guidelines for how policies are implemented in practice.