Title: Regulation Detective
Course: Civic Action Project (CAP): Connecting Government Concepts to Your Community > Section: Civic Action Project (CAP) - Complete and Submit Assignments Here!

📝 Description

Trace how government regulations affect a local business by documenting all required compliance and licensing.

Estimated Time: 2.5-3 hours

Category: Medium Effort Activity

📋 Requirements

- Choose a local restaurant, salon, daycare, or shop
- Interview owner about licenses, permits, inspections
- Photograph visible compliance (permits, grades, etc.)
- Create flowchart of all government touchpoints
- Write 400-word analysis on regulation vs. free enterprise

✅ Complete/Incomplete Rubric

Student receives full points when ALL criteria below are met:

Business Selection and Access ✓

- Appropriate local business chosen
- Owner/manager interview conducted
- Permission obtained for documentation
- Professional approach maintained

Regulatory Documentation ✓

- All required licenses identified
- Permit costs documented
- Inspection schedules noted
- Compliance costs estimated
- Multiple government levels identified

Visual Evidence ✓

- Photos of posted permits/licenses
- Health grades or inspection certificates shown
- Compliance notices documented
- Clear, readable images

Flowchart Creation ✓

- Professional flowchart created
- All government touchpoints included
- Federal, state, local levels distinguished
- Timeline of compliance shown
- Easy to understand format

Analysis (400 words) ✓

- Meets word count requirement
- Balance of regulation vs. free enterprise discussed
- Owner's perspective included
- Consumer protection considered
- Course concepts applied
- Thoughtful evaluation of tradeoffs