AnswersPMHS Civics Q2Creating Public Policy

Creating Public Policy Answers

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An interest group hires lobbyists to

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raise money for politicians.
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influence legislators.
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enact laws in its favor.
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handle tough problems.
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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

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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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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.
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Limiting business transactions.
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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 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 primary way officials identify problems that public policy can address is by

A
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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most likely

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issue executive orders.
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seek compromises.
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ask the courts for help.
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request advice of experts.
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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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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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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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Who decides what problems should be addressed through fiscal policy?

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special interest groups
c
college professors
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government leaders
s
special task forces
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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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