AnswersPMHS Civics Q2Creating Public Policy

Creating Public Policy Answers

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pass lawspromote lawsidentify problemssolve problems

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pass laws
B
promote laws
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identify problems
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solve problems
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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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Who might write a letter to their representatives about a policy issue?

A
individual citizens and the media
B
individual citizens and political parties
C
interest groups and the media
D
interest groups and individual citizens
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Who decides what problems should be addressed through fiscal policy?

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special interest groups
c
college professors
g
government leaders
s
special task forces
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The mediaThe militaryA task force

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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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task forcelegislatureinterest groups

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task force
B
legislature
C
interest groups
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The primary way officials identify problems that public policy can address is by

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taking testimony from educators.
B
keeping track of media reports.
C
listening to public interest groups.
D
traveling across the country.
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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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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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Individual citizens can best influence public policy by

A
participating in public demonstrations, signing a petition, and voting.
B
signing a petition, participating in violent demonstrations, and voting.
C
assembling in front of a legislator’s home, writing a letter, and voting.
D
talking to the media, calling their representatives, and voting.
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The first step in creating a public policy involves

i
implementing a plan.
e
enforcing a plan.
d
developing a plan.
i
identifying a problem.
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Political parties influence public policy by creating

t
task forces.
p
platforms.
p
panels of experts.
i
interest groups.
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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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Which would most likely hold a fundraising campaign to elect a pro-gun senator?

A
a chamber of commerce
B
a group of individuals
C
a special interest group
D
a political party
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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 media primarily influences the making of public policy by

u
urging people to take action.
c
condemning specific policy initiatives.
p
promoting specific policy initiatives.
p
providing information about a policy.
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What does fiscal policy most closely focus on?

M
Managing taxes and spending.
C
Controlling the money supply.
R
Regulating businesses.
L
Limiting business transactions.
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A
task force
B
legislature
C
interest groups

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