Creating Public Policy Answers

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The three steps governments follow to create public policy are

A
identifying a problem, publicizing a plan, and implementing policy.
B
identifying a problem, developing a plan, and referring it to Congress.
C
identifying a problem, referring it to Congress, and developing a plan.
D
identifying a problem, developing a plan, and implementing policy.
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Political parties influence public policy by creating

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task forces.
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platforms.
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panels of experts.
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interest groups.
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Governments create public policy to address issues in what three main areas?

A
foreign, domestic, and social
B
economic, foreign, and education
C
social, economic, and foreign
D
foreign, transportation, and social
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An interest group hires lobbyists to

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raise money for politicians.
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influence legislators.
e
enact laws in its favor.
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handle tough problems.
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What does fiscal policy most closely focus on?

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Managing taxes and spending.
C
Controlling the money supply.
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Regulating businesses.
L
Limiting business transactions.
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The media primarily influences the making of public policy by

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urging people to take action.
c
condemning specific policy initiatives.
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promoting specific policy initiatives.
p
providing information about a policy.
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Once a policy is developed to address an issue, who implements and enforces it?

A
government agencies and police forces
B
citizens and specialized businesses
C
lobbyists and interest groups
D
legislators and judicial officials
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The first step in creating a public policy involves

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implementing a plan.
e
enforcing a plan.
d
developing a plan.
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identifying a problem.
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Who builds strong relations with foreign powers to ensure the nation’s safety?

A
congressmen and senators
B
presidents and vice presidents
C
diplomats and ambassadors
D
military chiefs and defense leaders
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The media
B
The military
C
A task force
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Which best describes the difference between economic and social policies?

A
Economic policies control the supply of money, while social policies manage spending.
B
Economic policies address educational issues, while social policies regulate businesses.
C
Economic policies fund public schools, while social policies provide Social Security.
D
Economic policies manage taxes, while social policies provide public assistance.
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One way government solves problems is by

A
making new laws.
B
creating public policy.
C
financing a military.
D
expanding regulations.
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An interest group hires lobbyists to

A
raise money for politicians.
B
influence legislators.
C
enact laws in its favor.
D
handle tough problems.
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Who decides what problems should be addressed through fiscal policy?

A
special interest groups
B
college professors
C
government leaders
D
special task forces

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