Question 1

Political systems theory explains policymaking as a process of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  interaction among the government institutions and the larger social, economic, and cultural context in which they operate 
B)  moving from the stage of agenda setting to policy formulation to implementation 
C)  rational decisions made by individuals 
D)  interactions among political leaders 
A)  interaction among the government institutions and the larger social, economic, and cultural context in which they operate 
B)  moving from the stage of agenda setting to policy formulation to implementation 
C)  rational decisions made by individuals 
D)  interactions among political leaders

Question 2

What can hinder the implementation of a policy?

Accepted Answer

Several factors can hinder the implement

Question 3

______ branch agencies implement most public policies within the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  Legislative 
B)  Judicial 
C)  Executive 
D)  Local 
A)  Legislative 
B)  Judicial 
C)  Executive 
D)  Local

Question 4

Explain the policy process model presented by Kraft and Furlong. What does it show? Describe what takes place during each stage.

Accepted Answer

Purpose: to present a logical sequence o

Question 5

Which of the following combinations of saliency and conflict provide the greatest opportunity for an issue to be placed on the government's agenda?

Accepted Answer

A)  low saliency, low conflict 
B)  high saliency, high conflict 
C)  low saliency, high conflict 
D)  high saliency, low conflict 
A)  low saliency, low conflict 
B)  high saliency, high conflict 
C)  low saliency, high conflict 
D)  high saliency, low conflict

Question 6

A regulation is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the government levying taxes on certain goods 
B)  use of the budget process to encourage or discourage behavior 
C)  the government providing information, so citizens can make their own choices 
D)  the rule that governs the operation of a particular government program 
A)  the government levying taxes on certain goods 
B)  use of the budget process to encourage or discourage behavior 
C)  the government providing information, so citizens can make their own choices 
D)  the rule that governs the operation of a particular government program

Question 7

Discuss why the problem-definition stage of the policy process is so influential on the making of public policy.

Accepted Answer

Problem definition is extremely importan

Question 8

How do the saliency and conflict associated with an issue affect how or if it gets on the government's agenda? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Saliency refers to the importance of an

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the sequence of the policymaking process presented by the Kraft/Furlong policy process model?

Accepted Answer

A)  policy formulation, policy evaluation, agenda setting, policy implementation 
B)  agenda setting, policy formulation, policy implementation, policy evaluation 
C)  policy evaluation, policy implementation, policy formulation, agenda setting 
D)  policy implementation, policy formulation, policy evaluation, agenda setting 
A)  policy formulation, policy evaluation, agenda setting, policy implementation 
B)  agenda setting, policy formulation, policy implementation, policy evaluation 
C)  policy evaluation, policy implementation, policy formulation, agenda setting 
D)  policy implementation, policy formulation, policy evaluation, agenda setting

Question 10

Provide an example of each of the policy typologies.

Accepted Answer

The four main policy typologies are dist

Question 11

Market mechanisms as tools or instruments of policy are defined as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  those that rely upon the laws of supply and demand 
B)  regulating how transactions are conducted in the market 
C)  using forms of persuasion and education 
D)  government management of individuals or corporations 
A)  those that rely upon the laws of supply and demand 
B)  regulating how transactions are conducted in the market 
C)  using forms of persuasion and education 
D)  government management of individuals or corporations

Question 12

Explain the advocacy coalition framework (ACF).

Accepted Answer

It is a modern variant of the interest g

Question 13

What is pork barrel spending?

Accepted Answer

Attempts of elected officials,

Question 14

Discuss the problem-definition and agenda-setting stages of policymaking. What are the factors that shape how a problem may be defined? Discuss an example of a public problem that has been framed in varying ways by opposing groups. Second, the authors state, "the mere existence of a problem is no guarantee that it will attract government attention." What facilitates the movement of certain issues onto the agenda?

Accepted Answer

This is the first stage in the policy pr

Question 15

Identify some of the barriers to policy legitimation.

Accepted Answer

A couple of barriers are budge

Question 16

The policymaking stage that is considered to be the most critical is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  policy implementation 
B)  policy evaluation 
C)  policy formulation 
D)  agenda setting 
A)  policy implementation 
B)  policy evaluation 
C)  policy formulation 
D)  agenda setting

Question 17

Who is involved in policy formulation?

Accepted Answer

Policy formulation involves a diverse se

Question 18

The authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue radio and television broadcasting licenses is an example of a ______ policy.

Accepted Answer

A)  salient 
B)  redistributive 
C)  distributive 
D)  regulatory 
A)  salient 
B)  redistributive 
C)  distributive 
D)  regulatory

Question 19

What is a policy instrument and why are they important?

Accepted Answer

Policy instruments, such as re

Question 20

Explain agenda setting.

Accepted Answer

Agenda setting is central to t

Political systems theory explains policymaking as a process of ______.

What can hinder the implementation of a policy?

______ branch agencies implement most public policies within the United States.

Explain the policy process model presented by Kraft and Furlong. What does it show? Describe what takes place during each stage.

Which of the following combinations of saliency and conflict provide the greatest opportunity for an issue to be placed on the government's agenda?

A regulation is ______.

Discuss why the problem-definition stage of the policy process is so influential on the making of public policy.

How do the saliency and conflict associated with an issue affect how or if it gets on the government's agenda? Explain your answer.

Which of the following best describes the sequence of the policymaking process presented by the Kraft/Furlong policy process model?

Provide an example of each of the policy typologies.

Market mechanisms as tools or instruments of policy are defined as ______.

Explain the advocacy coalition framework (ACF).

What is pork barrel spending?

Identify some of the barriers to policy legitimation.

The policymaking stage that is considered to be the most critical is ______.

Who is involved in policy formulation?

The authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue radio and television broadcasting licenses is an example of a ______ policy.

What is a policy instrument and why are they important?

Explain agenda setting.

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Exam 3: Understanding Public Policymaking

Political systems theory explains policymaking as a process of ______.

What can hinder the implementation of a policy?

______ branch agencies implement most public policies within the United States.

Explain the policy process model presented by Kraft and Furlong. What does it show? Describe what takes place during each stage.

Which of the following combinations of saliency and conflict provide the greatest opportunity for an issue to be placed on the government's agenda?

A regulation is ______.

Discuss why the problem-definition stage of the policy process is so influential on the making of public policy.

How do the saliency and conflict associated with an issue affect how or if it gets on the government's agenda? Explain your answer.

Which of the following best describes the sequence of the policymaking process presented by the Kraft/Furlong policy process model?

Provide an example of each of the policy typologies.

Market mechanisms as tools or instruments of policy are defined as ______.

Explain the advocacy coalition framework (ACF).

What is pork barrel spending?

Identify some of the barriers to policy legitimation.

The policymaking stage that is considered to be the most critical is ______.

Who is involved in policy formulation?

The authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue radio and television broadcasting licenses is an example of a ______ policy.

What is a policy instrument and why are they important?

Explain agenda setting.

Public Policy and Politics

Government Institutions and Policy Actors

Policy Analysis

Public Problems and Policy Alternatives

Assessing Policy Alternatives

Economic and Budgetary Policy

Health Care Policy

Welfare and Social Security Policy

Education Policy

Environmental and Energy Policy

Foreign Policy and Homeland Security

Politics, Analysis, and Policy Choice

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