In the policymaking process, the stage in which the policy under consideration assumes the authority of law through ratification by Congress or through regulations issued by the relevant administrative agencies is the ________ stage.
A) evaluation
B) formulation
C) adoption
D) recognition-definition
E) implementation
Q. 2Texas requires that all ballots and election materials be printed in other languages in addition to English if
A) counties have at least 5 percent or greater language minority.
B) counties have at least 10 percent or greater language minority.
C) local laws require that counties must have bilingual ballots.
D) individuals prove they speak in language other than English.
Q. 3In the policymaking process, the recognition-definition stage is the one in which _________.
A) the policy is assessed for its worth and effectiveness in meeting its original objectives and goals
B) a bureaucratic agency translates law action through the adoption of administrative regulations
C) the policy under consideration assumes the authority of law through ratification by Congress
D) various alternative courses for this policy are considered and a preferred course is selected
E) goals are identified and defined according to how the problem fits within existing policy categories
Q. 4What was the significance of the Australian ballot, adopted by Texas in 1892?
A) It allowed for absentee voting.
B) It allowed candidates to be placed on the ballot randomly.
C) It allowed people to vote in secret.
D) It provided a place for write-in candidates.
Q. 5A set of laws, regulations, and rules that affect the whole of society is referred to as _______.
A) the Keynesian principle
B) the dominance code
C) statutory control
D) the federalist code
E) public policy
Q. 6For a name to be placed on the general election ballot, a candidate must be either a party nominee or an independent and
A) secure petition signatures totaling 10 percent of the gubernatorial vote in the previous general election.
B) have a party platform and hold a party convention.
C) simply inform the secretary of state that he or she wishes to be on the ballot.
D) have won 5 percent of any statewide office in the previous general election.
Q. 7Franking privilege allows incumbent members of Congress to ____________________.
A) travel to and from their home state for free
B) never pay taxes
C) mail materials to constituents without paying for postage
D) enjoy free medical and dental benefits
E) garner an extensive financial bonus yearly to go towards a charity of their choice
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