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Comparative Public Policy

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Comparative Public Policy, including policy design, implementation, and evaluation.
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Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of the policy process?

  1. Problem definition

  2. Policy formulation

  3. Policy implementation

  4. Policy evaluation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Problem definition is not a key characteristic of the policy process. The key characteristics are policy formulation, policy implementation, and policy evaluation.

What is the main purpose of policy implementation?

  1. To put policies into action

  2. To evaluate the effectiveness of policies

  3. To design new policies

  4. To revise existing policies

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of policy implementation is to put policies into action.

Which of the following is NOT a common policy evaluation method?

  1. Cost-benefit analysis

  2. Benefit-cost analysis

  3. Social impact assessment

  4. Meta-analysis

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Benefit-cost analysis is not a common policy evaluation method. Cost-benefit analysis, social impact assessment, and meta-analysis are common policy evaluation methods.

What is the main goal of comparative public policy?

  1. To identify best practices in policymaking

  2. To understand the causes of policy failure

  3. To develop new policy theories

  4. To improve the effectiveness of policymaking

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main goal of comparative public policy is to identify best practices in policymaking.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of public policy?

  1. Regulatory policy

  2. Distributive policy

  3. Redistributive policy

  4. Constituency policy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Constituency policy is not a common type of public policy. Regulatory policy, distributive policy, and redistributive policy are common types of public policy.

What is the main difference between regulatory policy and distributive policy?

  1. Regulatory policy is designed to control behavior, while distributive policy is designed to provide benefits.

  2. Regulatory policy is designed to promote economic growth, while distributive policy is designed to reduce poverty.

  3. Regulatory policy is designed to protect the environment, while distributive policy is designed to promote social welfare.

  4. Regulatory policy is designed to increase government revenue, while distributive policy is designed to reduce government spending.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Regulatory policy is designed to control behavior, while distributive policy is designed to provide benefits.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge in policy implementation?

  1. Lack of resources

  2. Lack of political support

  3. Lack of public support

  4. Lack of technical expertise

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of technical expertise is not a common challenge in policy implementation. Lack of resources, lack of political support, and lack of public support are common challenges in policy implementation.

What is the main purpose of policy evaluation?

  1. To determine whether a policy is effective

  2. To identify ways to improve a policy

  3. To provide information for future policymaking

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main purpose of policy evaluation is to determine whether a policy is effective, to identify ways to improve a policy, and to provide information for future policymaking.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of policy evaluation?

  1. Process evaluation

  2. Outcome evaluation

  3. Impact evaluation

  4. Cost-effectiveness analysis

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cost-effectiveness analysis is not a common type of policy evaluation. Process evaluation, outcome evaluation, and impact evaluation are common types of policy evaluation.

What is the main difference between process evaluation and outcome evaluation?

  1. Process evaluation focuses on the implementation of a policy, while outcome evaluation focuses on the effects of a policy.

  2. Process evaluation focuses on the short-term effects of a policy, while outcome evaluation focuses on the long-term effects of a policy.

  3. Process evaluation focuses on the costs of a policy, while outcome evaluation focuses on the benefits of a policy.

  4. Process evaluation focuses on the political feasibility of a policy, while outcome evaluation focuses on the technical feasibility of a policy.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Process evaluation focuses on the implementation of a policy, while outcome evaluation focuses on the effects of a policy.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge in comparative public policy?

  1. Differences in political systems

  2. Differences in economic systems

  3. Differences in social systems

  4. Differences in cultural values

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Differences in economic systems is not a common challenge in comparative public policy. Differences in political systems, differences in social systems, and differences in cultural values are common challenges in comparative public policy.

What is the main purpose of comparative public policy?

  1. To identify best practices in policymaking

  2. To understand the causes of policy failure

  3. To develop new policy theories

  4. To improve the effectiveness of policymaking

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of comparative public policy is to identify best practices in policymaking.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of public policy?

  1. Regulatory policy

  2. Distributive policy

  3. Redistributive policy

  4. Constituency policy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Constituency policy is not a common type of public policy. Regulatory policy, distributive policy, and redistributive policy are common types of public policy.

What is the main difference between regulatory policy and distributive policy?

  1. Regulatory policy is designed to control behavior, while distributive policy is designed to provide benefits.

  2. Regulatory policy is designed to promote economic growth, while distributive policy is designed to reduce poverty.

  3. Regulatory policy is designed to protect the environment, while distributive policy is designed to promote social welfare.

  4. Regulatory policy is designed to increase government revenue, while distributive policy is designed to reduce government spending.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Regulatory policy is designed to control behavior, while distributive policy is designed to provide benefits.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge in policy implementation?

  1. Lack of resources

  2. Lack of political support

  3. Lack of public support

  4. Lack of technical expertise

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of technical expertise is not a common challenge in policy implementation. Lack of resources, lack of political support, and lack of public support are common challenges in policy implementation.

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