Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapter 11 Whitman
• Cobb, W. N. (2020). Political science today (1st ed.). Washington, DC: Sage, CQ Press.
• Minimum of 2 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Initial Post Instructions
Agenda setting can be a difficult task in government. Why? Who do you consider an important agenda setter in government? How does this participant help set the agenda? Give an example of an attempt at agenda setting in government. Was it successful? Why or why not? Consider how factors such as culture, political positions, etc. might impact your own, or the agenda setters’ priorities.
Use evidence (cite sources) to support your response from assigned readings or online lessons, and at least one outside scholarly source.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Minimum of 1 scholarly source, which can include your textbook or assigned readings or may be from your additional scholarly research.
Due Date for Initial Post: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday