Weekly discussion /​Assess how the judicial system, tax system, or the state or federal budgeting process influences policy

Assess how the judicial system, tax system, or the state or federal budgeting process influences policy (for example, how military spending is determined, the role of the Courts in civil or disability rights). Provide an example of a policy issue/topic in your response (health care, social security, safety net spending, etc.) and evaluate this influence on policy