Question 1

Which of the following best defines the rational-comprehensive approach to policy making?

Accepted Answer

A)  rigorous, complete analysis of the problem and the likely impacts of proposed policies 
B)  strong efforts to include public opinion in the policy-making process 
C)  extensive use of cutting-edge policy approaches that may lead to conflict and disagreement 
D)  relatively minor changes to policy that are accomplished over time in a thoughtful manner 
A)  rigorous, complete analysis of the problem and the likely impacts of proposed policies 
B)  strong efforts to include public opinion in the policy-making process 
C)  extensive use of cutting-edge policy approaches that may lead to conflict and disagreement 
D)  relatively minor changes to policy that are accomplished over time in a thoughtful manner

Question 2

Analyzing problems, studying possible policy alternatives, and evaluating the efficiency or effectiveness of policies are examples of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  incremental decision making 
B)  policy analysis 
C)  assessing alternatives 
D)  rational decision making 
A)  incremental decision making 
B)  policy analysis 
C)  assessing alternatives 
D)  rational decision making

Question 3

The first step in policy analysis is to define and analyze the ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first step in policy analysis is...

Question 4

___ are defined as the immediate causes of a given social problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  Limited causes 
B)  Acknowledged causes 
C)  Proximate causes 
D)  Root causes 
A)  Limited causes 
B)  Acknowledged causes 
C)  Proximate causes 
D)  Root causes

Question 5

The ______ orientation/approach to policy making often involves peer-reviewed research using controlled studies.

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific 
B)  methodological 
C)  political 
D)  professional 
A)  scientific 
B)  methodological 
C)  political 
D)  professional

Question 6

Explain the difference between consensual and contentious policy analysis.

Accepted Answer

Consensual analysis follows mainstream v

Which of the following best defines the rational-comprehensive approach to policy making?

Analyzing problems, studying possible policy alternatives, and evaluating the efficiency or effectiveness of policies are examples of what?

The first step in policy analysis is to define and analyze the ______.

___ are defined as the immediate causes of a given social problem.

The ______ orientation/approach to policy making often involves peer-reviewed research using controlled studies.

Explain the difference between consensual and contentious policy analysis.

Public Policy and Politics

Government Institutions and Policy Actors

Understanding Public Policy Making

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 4: Policy Analysis

Which of the following best defines the rational-comprehensive approach to policy making?

Analyzing problems, studying possible policy alternatives, and evaluating the efficiency or effectiveness of policies are examples of what?

The first step in policy analysis is to define and analyze the ______.

___ are defined as the immediate causes of a given social problem.

The ______ orientation/approach to policy making often involves peer-reviewed research using controlled studies.

Explain the difference between consensual and contentious policy analysis.

Public Policy and Politics

Government Institutions and Policy Actors

Understanding Public Policy Making

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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