Question 1

"Maximum social gain" is most associated with the

Accepted Answer

A)  institutional model. 
B)  rational model. 
C)  elite model. 
D)  group model. 
A)  institutional model. 
B)  rational model. 
C)  elite model. 
D)  group model.

Question 2

The rational model is based primarily on the dollar value of implementing a program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not part of the policy process?

Accepted Answer

A)  agenda setting 
B)  policy evaluation 
C)  problem identification 
D)  policy input 
A)  agenda setting 
B)  policy evaluation 
C)  problem identification 
D)  policy input

Question 4

Public choice theory

Accepted Answer

A)  views individuals as reacting very differently in politics than in the marketplace. 
B)  does not agree with Locke's social-contract view as to the origin of government. 
C)  helps explain why political parties and candidates do not like to offer clear policy alternatives. 
D)  does not examine the economic cost of externalities. 
A)  views individuals as reacting very differently in politics than in the marketplace. 
B)  does not agree with Locke's social-contract view as to the origin of government. 
C)  helps explain why political parties and candidates do not like to offer clear policy alternatives. 
D)  does not examine the economic cost of externalities.

Question 5

Which of these is least likely to propose entirely new programs and policies?

Accepted Answer

A)  rational model 
B)  group model 
C)  game theory model 
D)  incremental model 
A)  rational model 
B)  group model 
C)  game theory model 
D)  incremental model

Question 6

A model must be capable of being tested to be of use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The latent group of Americans is composed of those who chose not to vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In public choice theory,
Costs on others without compensation.

Accepted Answer

A)  group conflicts 
B)  rational choices 
C)  externalities 
D)  deterrents 
A)  group conflicts 
B)  rational choices 
C)  externalities 
D)  deterrents

Question 9

Models are used for all of the following reasons except

Accepted Answer

A)  to simplify our thinking about public policy. 
B)  to suggest explanations for public policy. 
C)  to evaluate the morality of different policies. 
D)  to identify important aspects of policy problems. 
A)  to simplify our thinking about public policy. 
B)  to suggest explanations for public policy. 
C)  to evaluate the morality of different policies. 
D)  to identify important aspects of policy problems.

Question 10

Deterrence is

Accepted Answer

A)  a form of elitism. 
B)  effective against an irrational opponent. 
C)  a psychological defense. 
D)  a form of defense based on economic forces. 
A)  a form of elitism. 
B)  effective against an irrational opponent. 
C)  a psychological defense. 
D)  a form of defense based on economic forces.

"Maximum social gain" is most associated with the

The rational model is based primarily on the dollar value of implementing a program.

Which of the following is not part of the policy process?

Public choice theory

Which of these is least likely to propose entirely new programs and policies?

A model must be capable of being tested to be of use.

The latent group of Americans is composed of those who chose not to vote.

In public choice theory, Costs on others without compensation.

Models are used for all of the following reasons except

Deterrence is

Policy Analysis

The Policymaking Process

Policy Evaluation

Federalism and State Policies

Criminal Justice

Health and Welfare

Health Care

Education

Economic Policy

Tax Policy

International Trade and Immigration

Energy and the Environment

Civil Rights

Defense Policy

Homeland Security

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Exam 2: Models of Politics

"Maximum social gain" is most associated with the

The rational model is based primarily on the dollar value of implementing a program.

Which of the following is not part of the policy process?

Public choice theory

Which of these is least likely to propose entirely new programs and policies?

A model must be capable of being tested to be of use.

The latent group of Americans is composed of those who chose not to vote.

In public choice theory, Costs on others without compensation.

Models are used for all of the following reasons except

Deterrence is

Policy Analysis

The Policymaking Process

Policy Evaluation

Federalism and State Policies

Criminal Justice

Health and Welfare

Health Care

Education

Economic Policy

Tax Policy

International Trade and Immigration

Energy and the Environment

Civil Rights

Defense Policy

Homeland Security

Filters