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The Policy-Making Process

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What is the first step in the policy-making process?

  1. Problem identification

  2. Agenda setting

  3. Policy formulation

  4. Policy implementation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The policy-making process begins with the identification of a problem that needs to be addressed.

Who is responsible for setting the agenda for policy-making?

  1. The president

  2. Congress

  3. The Supreme Court

  4. The bureaucracy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The president is responsible for setting the agenda for policy-making by proposing legislation to Congress.

What is the process of developing and evaluating policy options called?

  1. Policy formulation

  2. Policy implementation

  3. Policy evaluation

  4. Policy advocacy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Policy formulation is the process of developing and evaluating policy options.

Who is responsible for implementing policies?

  1. The president

  2. Congress

  3. The Supreme Court

  4. The bureaucracy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The bureaucracy is responsible for implementing policies.

What is the process of evaluating the effectiveness of policies called?

  1. Policy formulation

  2. Policy implementation

  3. Policy evaluation

  4. Policy advocacy

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Policy evaluation is the process of evaluating the effectiveness of policies.

What is the process of advocating for or against a policy called?

  1. Policy formulation

  2. Policy implementation

  3. Policy evaluation

  4. Policy advocacy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Policy advocacy is the process of advocating for or against a policy.

What is the final step in the policy-making process?

  1. Problem identification

  2. Agenda setting

  3. Policy formulation

  4. Policy evaluation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The final step in the policy-making process is policy evaluation.

Which of the following is not a type of policy?

  1. Public policy

  2. Private policy

  3. Social policy

  4. Economic policy

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Private policy is not a type of policy.

What is the difference between public policy and private policy?

  1. Public policy is made by the government, while private policy is made by individuals and organizations.

  2. Public policy is made by the government, while private policy is made by businesses.

  3. Public policy is made by the government, while private policy is made by non-profit organizations.

  4. Public policy is made by the government, while private policy is made by religious organizations.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public policy is made by the government, while private policy is made by individuals and organizations.

What are the three main types of public policy?

  1. Distributive, redistributive, and regulatory

  2. Domestic, foreign, and military

  3. Economic, social, and environmental

  4. Public, private, and mixed

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of public policy are distributive, redistributive, and regulatory.

What is the difference between distributive and redistributive policies?

  1. Distributive policies benefit a specific group of people, while redistributive policies benefit the entire population.

  2. Distributive policies benefit the wealthy, while redistributive policies benefit the poor.

  3. Distributive policies are funded by taxes, while redistributive policies are funded by government spending.

  4. Distributive policies are implemented by the government, while redistributive policies are implemented by non-profit organizations.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Distributive policies benefit a specific group of people, while redistributive policies benefit the entire population.

What is the difference between regulatory and redistributive policies?

  1. Regulatory policies regulate the behavior of individuals and organizations, while redistributive policies redistribute income and wealth.

  2. Regulatory policies are funded by taxes, while redistributive policies are funded by government spending.

  3. Regulatory policies are implemented by the government, while redistributive policies are implemented by non-profit organizations.

  4. Regulatory policies benefit the wealthy, while redistributive policies benefit the poor.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Regulatory policies regulate the behavior of individuals and organizations, while redistributive policies redistribute income and wealth.

What are the main challenges facing the policy-making process?

  1. Complexity, uncertainty, and conflicting interests

  2. Lack of resources, time, and information

  3. Political gridlock and partisan polarization

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are main challenges facing the policy-making process.

What are some ways to improve the policy-making process?

  1. Increase public participation

  2. Improve transparency and accountability

  3. Use evidence-based policy-making

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ways to improve the policy-making process.

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