Question 1

Groups often turn to litigation-suing the government or other actors-because it is the most effective tool for seeking policy change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Concentrated corporate ownership of the news media has been shown to lead to ideological bias in news reporting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

List two goals associated with think tanks.

Accepted Answer

Think tanks are organizations that condu

Question 4

Subgovernments consist only of the federal agencies that regulate a particular policy area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The policy network that has the most influence in setting a particular policy is known as a _________

Accepted Answer

A) stealth government. 
B) subgovernment. 
C) undergovernment. 
D) research triangle. 
E) steel triangle. 
A) stealth government. 
B) subgovernment. 
C) undergovernment. 
D) research triangle. 
E) steel triangle.

Question 6

Problems become self-evident after looking at statistical indicators of problems indicators. .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Material inducements to join are most closely associated with which unofficial actors?

Accepted Answer

A) think tanks 
B) news media 
C) interest groups 
D) political parties 
A) think tanks 
B) news media 
C) interest groups 
D) political parties

Question 8

Which of these statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Voting turnout is always lower for congressional elections than for presidential elections. 
B) Voting turnout is always higher for congressional elections than for presidential elections. 
C) Voting turnout for presidential and congressional elections is roughly equal. 
D) None of the above are true. 
A) Voting turnout is always lower for congressional elections than for presidential elections. 
B) Voting turnout is always higher for congressional elections than for presidential elections. 
C) Voting turnout for presidential and congressional elections is roughly equal. 
D) None of the above are true.

Question 9

According to Kingdon, the news media are the most important sources of information for all policy makers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In considering news media, what does the old expression "if it bleeds, it leads" mean?

Accepted Answer

The old expression "if it bleeds, it lea

Question 11

The news media threaten iron triangles and other tightly knit policy subsystems by

Accepted Answer

A) providing information to the members of the iron triangle. 
B) devolving government. 
C) Opening the iron triangle or subsystem to broader participation from those who may have been excluded from the process. 
D) Explaining the differences between conditions and problems in the public policy making process. 
A) providing information to the members of the iron triangle. 
B) devolving government. 
C) Opening the iron triangle or subsystem to broader participation from those who may have been excluded from the process. 
D) Explaining the differences between conditions and problems in the public policy making process.

Question 12

Why do some people say that interest groups are bad?

Accepted Answer

Some people argue that interest groups a

Question 13

Most think tanks are directly associated with a political ideology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Are there any significant social movements today? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are several significant socia

Question 15

Who were "muckraking" journalists?

Accepted Answer

"Muckraking" journalists were writers an

Question 16

What is an "echo chamber" or, "filter bubble?"

Accepted Answer

An "echo chamber" and a "filter bubble"

Question 17

Which of the following is considered an actor in a policy community?

Accepted Answer

A) Elected officials 
B) News media 
C) Interest groups 
D) All of the above 
A) Elected officials 
B) News media 
C) Interest groups 
D) All of the above

Question 18

Do you think the decline in newspaper circulation means that people have less information available to them to participate in the policy process? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The decline in newspaper circulation doe

Question 19

Peak associations are the largest, most influential groups in a policy domain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Lobbying is a constitutionally protected right under the First Amendment to the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Groups often turn to litigation-suing the government or other actors-because it is the most effective tool for seeking policy change.

Concentrated corporate ownership of the news media has been shown to lead to ideological bias in news reporting.

List two goals associated with think tanks.

Subgovernments consist only of the federal agencies that regulate a particular policy area.

The policy network that has the most influence in setting a particular policy is known as a _________

Problems become self-evident after looking at statistical indicators of problems indicators. .

Material inducements to join are most closely associated with which unofficial actors?

Which of these statements is true?

According to Kingdon, the news media are the most important sources of information for all policy makers.

In considering news media, what does the old expression "if it bleeds, it leads" mean?

The news media threaten iron triangles and other tightly knit policy subsystems by

Why do some people say that interest groups are bad?

Most think tanks are directly associated with a political ideology.

Are there any significant social movements today? Why or why not?

Who were "muckraking" journalists?

What is an "echo chamber" or, "filter bubble?"

Which of the following is considered an actor in a policy community?

Do you think the decline in newspaper circulation means that people have less information available to them to participate in the policy process? Why or why not?

Peak associations are the largest, most influential groups in a policy domain.

Lobbying is a constitutionally protected right under the First Amendment to the Constitution.

Introducing the Policy Process

An Overview of the Policy Process

The Historical, Structural, and Environmental Contexts of Public Policy

Official Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

Agenda Setting, Power, and Interest Groups

Policies and Policy Types

Policy Design, Policy Tools, and Decisions

Policy Design and Policy Tools

Policy Implementation, Failure, and Learning

Science and Theory in the Study of Public Policy Need to Add Some NPF

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Exam 5: Unofficial Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

Groups often turn to litigation-suing the government or other actors-because it is the most effective tool for seeking policy change.

Concentrated corporate ownership of the news media has been shown to lead to ideological bias in news reporting.

List two goals associated with think tanks.

Subgovernments consist only of the federal agencies that regulate a particular policy area.

The policy network that has the most influence in setting a particular policy is known as a _________

Problems become self-evident after looking at statistical indicators of problems indicators. .

Material inducements to join are most closely associated with which unofficial actors?

Which of these statements is true?

According to Kingdon, the news media are the most important sources of information for all policy makers.

In considering news media, what does the old expression "if it bleeds, it leads" mean?

The news media threaten iron triangles and other tightly knit policy subsystems by

Why do some people say that interest groups are bad?

Most think tanks are directly associated with a political ideology.

Are there any significant social movements today? Why or why not?

Who were "muckraking" journalists?

What is an "echo chamber" or, "filter bubble?"

Which of the following is considered an actor in a policy community?

Do you think the decline in newspaper circulation means that people have less information available to them to participate in the policy process? Why or why not?

Peak associations are the largest, most influential groups in a policy domain.

Lobbying is a constitutionally protected right under the First Amendment to the Constitution.

Introducing the Policy Process

An Overview of the Policy Process

The Historical, Structural, and Environmental Contexts of Public Policy

Official Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

Agenda Setting, Power, and Interest Groups

Policies and Policy Types

Policy Design, Policy Tools, and Decisions

Policy Design and Policy Tools

Policy Implementation, Failure, and Learning

Science and Theory in the Study of Public Policy Need to Add Some NPF

Filters