Which of the following is NOT a part of the life cycle of policy making?
a. redefinition of a social condition as a social problem
b. formulation of the problem as a public issue
c. implementation of the policy
d. approval by religious leaders
e. pork barreling.
Question -2-In a working relationship between members of an assembly, legislators often resort to reciprocity, which happens when
a. politicians thanks their constituents and supporters for their campaign contributions.
b. politicians change their minds on votes after telling a party leader what they intended to do.
c. legislators help each other out: you vote for my bill I'll vote for yours.
d. certain members makes sure their votes always match.
Question -3-Which of the following is NOT one of the four aims of public policies enacted by the national government?
a. to regulate key industries and aspects of American life
b. to protect Americans from actual or potential enemies at home and abroad
c. to encourage the accomplishment of important social goals
d. to reduce government's national debt
e. to assist with the wide range of American citizens.
Question -4-What is the first step in the life cycle of policy making?
a. Placement of the problem on the national policy agenda
b. Emergence of the problem as a public issue requiring government action
c. One or more reformulations of the proposed policy
d. Enactment of part or all of the proposed policy
e. Redefinition of a public or private condition as a public problem
Question -5-Several factors make public policy making a highly political process including
a. the fragmentation created by a federal system of government.
b. alliances (logrolling).
c. policies that benefit particular states or districts (pork barrel legislation).
d. All of the Above
e. None of the Above.
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