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Creating Public Policy Answers

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The media primarily influences the making of public policy by

A
urging people to take action.
B
condemning specific policy initiatives.
C
promoting specific policy initiatives.
D
providing information about a policy.
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Political parties influence public policy by creating

A
task forces.
B
platforms.
C
panels of experts.
D
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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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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Developing a plan to address an issue with a new public policy involves many groups and individuals, including elected officials, interest groups and private citizens.To reach agreements and ensure that the needs of the community are met, the government will most likely

A
issue executive orders.
B
seek compromises.
C
ask the courts for help.
D
request advice of experts.
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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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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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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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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 mediaThe militaryA task force

A
The media
B
The military
C
A task force

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