Question 1

Legitimation is the stage of policy making in which ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  proposals are developed for actions that could be taken to resolve a problem 
B)  programs are implemented and funds expended 
C)  legal force is given to a policy proposal and the public accepts the policy 
D)  problem definitions are analyzed to determine their legitimacy 
A)  proposals are developed for actions that could be taken to resolve a problem 
B)  programs are implemented and funds expended 
C)  legal force is given to a policy proposal and the public accepts the policy 
D)  problem definitions are analyzed to determine their legitimacy

Question 2

Following a period of time in which policies are implemented by government, ideally, the policy-making cycle turns to ______, in which the policy outcomes and efficiency are assessed and the policies revised.

Accepted Answer

policy eva

Question 3

The policy-making cycle begins with ______, which includes determination that a problem or need exists and that there is a need for government action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The policy-making cycle begins with ______, which...

Question 4

The policy-making stage in which public needs are selected for consideration by a legislative body of government 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 5

Kingdon's ______ model illustrates how three independent sets of activities related to problems, policy proposals, and politics can converge and bring a public issue onto the agenda.

Accepted Answer

A)  systemic force 
B)  policy stream 
C)  underlying condition 
D)  political system theory 
A)  systemic force 
B)  policy stream 
C)  underlying condition 
D)  political system theory

Question 6

The Census Bureau projects that the U.S.population (about 325 million in 2016) is likely to rise to nearly ______ million by 2050.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  200 
C)  300 
D)  400 
A)  100 
B)  200 
C)  300 
D)  400

Question 7

In the United States, the final stage of policy making, referred to as ______, often gets little attention.Rather, our governments spend much more of their efforts on the ______ stage of policy making.

Accepted Answer

A)  policy evaluation; policy formulation 
B)  policy formulation; policy capacity 
C)  policy legitimation; policy evaluation 
D)  policy regulation; policy implementation 
A)  policy evaluation; policy formulation 
B)  policy formulation; policy capacity 
C)  policy legitimation; policy evaluation 
D)  policy regulation; policy implementation

Question 8

______ attempt to explain why and how policy-making occurs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulations 
B)  The policy-making cycle/stages 
C)  Theories of policy making 
D)  Lowi's policy typologies 
A)  Regulations 
B)  The policy-making cycle/stages 
C)  Theories of policy making 
D)  Lowi's policy typologies

Question 9

When the government encourages you to buy a home and allows you to take a deduction for the mortgage interest, it is using this form of government action ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  taxing and spending 
B)  regulating 
C)  educating 
D)  charging fees 
A)  taxing and spending 
B)  regulating 
C)  educating 
D)  charging fees

Question 10

Discuss how elite theory is applied to development of policy.Include in your discussion a definition of who/what are elite(s), why elites vary according to policy issue, and how elites influence policy.

Accepted Answer

Elites are influential leaders from gove

Question 11

The policy-making stage of ______ is where regulations are adopted, money is spent, and the approved government actions are set in motion.

Accepted Answer

policy imp

Question 12

The policy-making stage during which money is spent, regulations are adopted, and the policy is carried out is called ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the sequence of the policy-making 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 14

The ______ refers to the various bits of information available on the problem, whom it affects, and in what ways.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______ refers to the various bits...

Question 15

These types of policies have "winners" and "losers." In other words, some groups benefit at the expense of others.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The ______ provided more flexibility into the achievement of standards and returned authority to the states.

Accepted Answer

Every Stud

Question 17

The stream refers to ______ climate or public mood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The stream refers to ______ climate or...

Question 18

What is the president's major forum for agenda setting and stating the coming year's priorities?

Accepted Answer

A)  the State of the Union Address 
B)  the weekly breakfast with congressional leaders 
C)  cabinet speeches and briefings 
D)  daily news briefings 
A)  the State of the Union Address 
B)  the weekly breakfast with congressional leaders 
C)  cabinet speeches and briefings 
D)  daily news briefings

Question 19

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 20

Policy analysis is used most heavily during which stages of the policy-making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  problem analysis, policy alternative development, and policy evaluation 
B)  problem analysis and capacity development 
C)  capacity development and legitimation 
D)  policy evaluation and regulation development 
A)  problem analysis, policy alternative development, and policy evaluation 
B)  problem analysis and capacity development 
C)  capacity development and legitimation 
D)  policy evaluation and regulation development

Legitimation is the stage of policy making in which ______.

Following a period of time in which policies are implemented by government, ideally, the policy-making cycle turns to ______, in which the policy outcomes and efficiency are assessed and the policies revised.

The policy-making cycle begins with ______, which includes determination that a problem or need exists and that there is a need for government action.

The policy-making stage in which public needs are selected for consideration by a legislative body of government is ______.

Kingdon's ______ model illustrates how three independent sets of activities related to problems, policy proposals, and politics can converge and bring a public issue onto the agenda.

The Census Bureau projects that the U.S.population (about 325 million in 2016) is likely to rise to nearly ______ million by 2050.

In the United States, the final stage of policy making, referred to as , often gets little attention.Rather, our governments spend much more of their efforts on the stage of policy making.

______ attempt to explain why and how policy-making occurs.

When the government encourages you to buy a home and allows you to take a deduction for the mortgage interest, it is using this form of government action ______.

Discuss how elite theory is applied to development of policy.Include in your discussion a definition of who/what are elite(s), why elites vary according to policy issue, and how elites influence policy.

The policy-making stage of ______ is where regulations are adopted, money is spent, and the approved government actions are set in motion.

The policy-making stage during which money is spent, regulations are adopted, and the policy is carried out is called ______.

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

The ______ refers to the various bits of information available on the problem, whom it affects, and in what ways.

These types of policies have "winners" and "losers." In other words, some groups benefit at the expense of others.

The ______ provided more flexibility into the achievement of standards and returned authority to the states.

The stream refers to ______ climate or public mood.

What is the president's major forum for agenda setting and stating the coming year's priorities?

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

Policy analysis is used most heavily during which stages of the policy-making process?

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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Exam 3: Understanding Public Policy Making

Legitimation is the stage of policy making in which ______.

Following a period of time in which policies are implemented by government, ideally, the policy-making cycle turns to ______, in which the policy outcomes and efficiency are assessed and the policies revised.

The policy-making cycle begins with ______, which includes determination that a problem or need exists and that there is a need for government action.

The policy-making stage in which public needs are selected for consideration by a legislative body of government is ______.

Kingdon's ______ model illustrates how three independent sets of activities related to problems, policy proposals, and politics can converge and bring a public issue onto the agenda.

The Census Bureau projects that the U.S.population (about 325 million in 2016) is likely to rise to nearly ______ million by 2050.

In the United States, the final stage of policy making, referred to as ______, often gets little attention.Rather, our governments spend much more of their efforts on the ______ stage of policy making.

______ attempt to explain why and how policy-making occurs.

When the government encourages you to buy a home and allows you to take a deduction for the mortgage interest, it is using this form of government action ______.

Discuss how elite theory is applied to development of policy.Include in your discussion a definition of who/what are elite(s), why elites vary according to policy issue, and how elites influence policy.

The policy-making stage of ______ is where regulations are adopted, money is spent, and the approved government actions are set in motion.

The policy-making stage during which money is spent, regulations are adopted, and the policy is carried out is called ______.

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

The ______ refers to the various bits of information available on the problem, whom it affects, and in what ways.

These types of policies have "winners" and "losers." In other words, some groups benefit at the expense of others.

The ______ provided more flexibility into the achievement of standards and returned authority to the states.

The stream refers to ______ climate or public mood.

What is the president's major forum for agenda setting and stating the coming year's priorities?

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

Policy analysis is used most heavily during which stages of the policy-making process?

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

Filters

In the United States, the final stage of policy making, referred to as , often gets little attention.Rather, our governments spend much more of their efforts on the stage of policy making.