Question 1

According to Chapter 13, the conflict and polarization that typify American government today often leads to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  incremental decision making 
B)  revolutionary change 
C)  new presidential administrations 
D)  elite policymaking 
A)  incremental decision making 
B)  revolutionary change 
C)  new presidential administrations 
D)  elite policymaking A

Question 2

The 2016 election produced a close victory in ______ in the presidential race.

Accepted Answer

A)  Wisconsin 
B)  California 
C)  Oregon 
D)  Washington 
A)  Wisconsin 
B)  California 
C)  Oregon 
D)  Washington A

Question 3

Which of the following evaluative criteria are emphasized in all of the following policy debates: income gap, urban K-12 education, cost of higher education, taxation of wealthy, Social Security benefits, access to health care, and climate change?

Accepted Answer

A)  efficiency 
B)  feasibility 
C)  equity 
D)  effectiveness 
A)  efficiency 
B)  feasibility 
C)  equity 
D)  effectiveness C

Question 4

The Affordable Care Act provided insurance to ______ million that previously lacked it.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40

Question 5

______ is often difficult to evaluate because this criterion relies on assumptions and projections of the future that may or may not come to pass.

Accepted Answer

A)  Equity 
B)  Efficiency 
C)  Effectiveness 
D)  Political feasibility 
A)  Equity 
B)  Efficiency 
C)  Effectiveness 
D)  Political feasibility

Question 6

Measuring whether the Economic Stimulus of 2009 has sparked creation of jobs and economic growth is an example of using which evaluative criterion?

Accepted Answer

A)  effectiveness 
B)  equity 
C)  administrative feasibility 
D)  liberty 
A)  effectiveness 
B)  equity 
C)  administrative feasibility 
D)  liberty

Question 7

A 2016 Gallup poll found that ______% of Americans favor a photo ID requirement.

Accepted Answer

A)  70 
B)  80 
C)  50 
D)  40 
A)  70 
B)  80 
C)  50 
D)  40

Question 8

Which statement best describes the relationship of policy analysis to the policy process model?

Accepted Answer

A)  The two activities are essentially separate and independent. 
B)  Completion of the policy process model occurs first, and then policy analysis begins. 
C)  Policy analysis supports the policy process at several points by increasing understanding of problems and possible solutions. 
D)  While only the government completes all steps of the policy process model, many other interest groups are involved in policy analysis. 
A)  The two activities are essentially separate and independent. 
B)  Completion of the policy process model occurs first, and then policy analysis begins. 
C)  Policy analysis supports the policy process at several points by increasing understanding of problems and possible solutions. 
D)  While only the government completes all steps of the policy process model, many other interest groups are involved in policy analysis.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Discuss some ways the public can be involved in any stage of the policy-making process, including new and emerging ways.How might your input improve the process?

Accepted Answer

Students should discuss their role as ci

Question 11

The presidential election of ______ clearly showed, modern Internet technologies facilitate a much greater level of citizen involvement even in national elections and governing.

Accepted Answer

A)  2004 
B)  2008 
C)  2012 
D)  2016 
A)  2004 
B)  2008 
C)  2012 
D)  2016

Question 12

How can citizen participation improve policy capacity?

Accepted Answer

As citizens get more engaged in the poli

Question 13

The ______ has led to more evaluations of public policies and programs, an important way to improve policy capacity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative Procedure Act 
B)  Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act 
C)  No Child Left Behind Act 
D)  Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 
A)  Administrative Procedure Act 
B)  Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act 
C)  No Child Left Behind Act 
D)  Government Performance and Results Act of 1993

Question 14

Opportunities for citizen involvement in government are greatest at the ______ level.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Opportunities for citizen involvement in government are...

Question 15

Evaluative criteria are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the policy alternatives available to policy actors 
B)  those that measure the policy actors involved in a policy issue 
C)  the important aspects of the policy proposal on which you will make comparisons 
D)  arbitrary standards that are the same for all policy issues 
A)  the policy alternatives available to policy actors 
B)  those that measure the policy actors involved in a policy issue 
C)  the important aspects of the policy proposal on which you will make comparisons 
D)  arbitrary standards that are the same for all policy issues

Question 16

At periodic stages of the policy process, ______ is the criterion analysts use to determine how well a policy has lived up to expectations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At periodic stages of the policy process,...

Question 17

How does the amount of trust in government and its leaders affect citizen participation in the policy process?

Accepted Answer

Citizens that do not trust the

Question 18

The ______ of 2010 was the first major overhaul of food safety since 1938.

Accepted Answer

Food Safet

Question 19

In the last 3 months of the 2016 presidential campaign, ______ stories posted on Facebook led to more reader engagement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the last 3 months of the...

Question 20

The use of ______ is enabling governments to reach out to and engage citizens to a greater extent than ever before.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of ______ is enabling governments...

According to Chapter 13, the conflict and polarization that typify American government today often leads to ______.

The 2016 election produced a close victory in ______ in the presidential race.

Which of the following evaluative criteria are emphasized in all of the following policy debates: income gap, urban K-12 education, cost of higher education, taxation of wealthy, Social Security benefits, access to health care, and climate change?

The Affordable Care Act provided insurance to ______ million that previously lacked it.

______ is often difficult to evaluate because this criterion relies on assumptions and projections of the future that may or may not come to pass.

Measuring whether the Economic Stimulus of 2009 has sparked creation of jobs and economic growth is an example of using which evaluative criterion?

A 2016 Gallup poll found that ______% of Americans favor a photo ID requirement.

Which statement best describes the relationship of policy analysis to the policy process model?

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

Discuss some ways the public can be involved in any stage of the policy-making process, including new and emerging ways.How might your input improve the process?

The presidential election of ______ clearly showed, modern Internet technologies facilitate a much greater level of citizen involvement even in national elections and governing.

How can citizen participation improve policy capacity?

The ______ has led to more evaluations of public policies and programs, an important way to improve policy capacity.

Opportunities for citizen involvement in government are greatest at the ______ level.

Evaluative criteria are ______.

At periodic stages of the policy process, ______ is the criterion analysts use to determine how well a policy has lived up to expectations.

How does the amount of trust in government and its leaders affect citizen participation in the policy process?

The ______ of 2010 was the first major overhaul of food safety since 1938.

In the last 3 months of the 2016 presidential campaign, ______ stories posted on Facebook led to more reader engagement.

The use of ______ is enabling governments to reach out to and engage citizens to a greater extent than ever before.

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Understanding Public Policy Making

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Public Problems and Policy Alternatives

Assessing Policy Alternatives

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Welfare and Social Security Policy

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Exam 13: Politics, Analysis, and Policy Choice

According to Chapter 13, the conflict and polarization that typify American government today often leads to ______.

The 2016 election produced a close victory in ______ in the presidential race.

Which of the following evaluative criteria are emphasized in all of the following policy debates: income gap, urban K-12 education, cost of higher education, taxation of wealthy, Social Security benefits, access to health care, and climate change?

The Affordable Care Act provided insurance to ______ million that previously lacked it.

______ is often difficult to evaluate because this criterion relies on assumptions and projections of the future that may or may not come to pass.

Measuring whether the Economic Stimulus of 2009 has sparked creation of jobs and economic growth is an example of using which evaluative criterion?

A 2016 Gallup poll found that ______% of Americans favor a photo ID requirement.

Which statement best describes the relationship of policy analysis to the policy process model?

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

Discuss some ways the public can be involved in any stage of the policy-making process, including new and emerging ways.How might your input improve the process?

The presidential election of ______ clearly showed, modern Internet technologies facilitate a much greater level of citizen involvement even in national elections and governing.

How can citizen participation improve policy capacity?

The ______ has led to more evaluations of public policies and programs, an important way to improve policy capacity.

Opportunities for citizen involvement in government are greatest at the ______ level.

Evaluative criteria are ______.

At periodic stages of the policy process, ______ is the criterion analysts use to determine how well a policy has lived up to expectations.

How does the amount of trust in government and its leaders affect citizen participation in the policy process?

The ______ of 2010 was the first major overhaul of food safety since 1938.

In the last 3 months of the 2016 presidential campaign, ______ stories posted on Facebook led to more reader engagement.

The use of ______ is enabling governments to reach out to and engage citizens to a greater extent than ever before.

Public Policy and Politics

Government Institutions and Policy Actors

Understanding Public Policy Making

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

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