Question 1

The ______ theory of policymaking empathizes how the values and preferences of smaller unrepresentative groups of people shape public policy.

Accepted Answer

A)   political
B)   economic
C)   rational
D)   elite

Question 2

Why is policy and program evaluation important?

Accepted Answer

It involves judging a program's success ...

Question 3

An example of ______ is farmers, agricultural equipment makers, and bureaucrats at the U.S. Department of Agriculture working together to promote particular policies.

Accepted Answer

A)   an elite organization
B)   an advocacy coalition framework
C)   the policy cycle
D)   an institutional agenda

Question 4

Discuss how elite theory is applied to development of policy. Include in your discussion a definition of who/what are elite(s), why elites vary according to policy issue, and how elites influence policy.

Accepted Answer

Elites are influential leaders from gove...

Question 5

______ is the policymaking theory that posits that policymaking occurs in a pluralistic way through a dynamic struggle among a variety of policy actors, interest groups, government officials, and the public.

Accepted Answer

A)   Institutional theory
B)   Rational choice theory
C)   Group theory
D)   Pluralistic theory

Question 6

The ______ theory of policymaking emphasizes the formal and legal parts of governmental structure.

Accepted Answer

A)   elite
B)   group
C)   institutional
D)   rational choice

Question 7

Discuss the difference between a systemic agenda and an institutional agenda and give an example of an issue that exemplifies each.

Accepted Answer

Systemic refers to the public: an issue ...

Question 8

Discuss the purpose of having theories or models of policymaking. How does having a theory or model help policy makers? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Having a model helps policy ma...

Question 9

What is a focusing event?

Accepted Answer

It is an event, such as a cris...

Question 10

The policymaking stage during which money is spent, regulations are adopted, and the policy is carried out is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   policy evaluation
B)   agenda setting
C)   policy implementation
D)   policy formulation

Question 11

What takes place during the policy legitimation stage?

Accepted Answer

Policy pro...

Question 12

These types of policies have "winners" and "losers." In other words, some groups benefit at the expense of others.

Accepted Answer

A)   salient
B)   redistributive
C)   distributive
D)   competitive regulatory

Question 13

List the six basic stages of the policy development process, in order.

Accepted Answer

Agenda setting, poli...

Question 14

Identify the best known policy instrument.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the best known policy instrument....

Question 15

The policymaking stage during which new issues are identified as problems for government to address is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   policy formulation
B)   policy implementation
C)   policy evaluation
D)   agenda setting

Question 16

During the ______ stage of policymaking, legislators rely on policy analysts to develop and study possible policy alternatives for them to consider.

Accepted Answer

A)   legitimation
B)   agenda-setting
C)   policy formulation
D)   program evaluation

Question 17

Policy analysis is used most heavily during which stages of the policymaking process?

Accepted Answer

A)   agenda setting, policy formulation, and policy evaluation
B)   problem analysis and capacity development
C)   capacity development and legitimation
D)   policy evaluation and regulation development

Question 18

Legitimation is the stage of policymaking in which ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   proposals are developed for actions that could be taken to resolve a problem
B)   programs are implemented and funds expended
C)   legal force is given to a policy proposal and the public accepts the policy
D)   problem definitions are analyzed to determine their legitimacy

Question 19

A ______ policy collects revenues from one group and spends it on services for a different group.

Accepted Answer

A)   redistributive
B)   market-based incentive
C)   regulatory
D)   salient

Question 20

Explain both the simple and complex views of policy legitimation.

Accepted Answer

It is simple when it merely means that a...

Exam 3: Understanding Public Policymaking

List the six basic stages of the policy development process, in order.

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Identify the best known policy instrument.

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During the ______ stage of policymaking, legislators rely on policy analysts to develop and study possible policy alternatives for them to consider.

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An example of ______ is farmers, agricultural equipment makers, and bureaucrats at the U.S. Department of Agriculture working together to promote particular policies.

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Discuss the purpose of having theories or models of policymaking. How does having a theory or model help policy makers? Give an example.

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Discuss how elite theory is applied to development of policy. Include in your discussion a definition of who/what are elite(s), why elites vary according to policy issue, and how elites influence policy.

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What takes place during the policy legitimation stage?

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Why is policy and program evaluation important?

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Discuss the difference between a systemic agenda and an institutional agenda and give an example of an issue that exemplifies each.

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The ______ theory of policymaking empathizes how the values and preferences of smaller unrepresentative groups of people shape public policy.

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Legitimation is the stage of policymaking in which ______.

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What is a focusing event?

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The ______ theory of policymaking emphasizes the formal and legal parts of governmental structure.

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A ______ policy collects revenues from one group and spends it on services for a different group.

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The policymaking stage during which money is spent, regulations are adopted, and the policy is carried out is called ______.

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Explain both the simple and complex views of policy legitimation.

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Policy analysis is used most heavily during which stages of the policymaking process?

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The policymaking stage during which new issues are identified as problems for government to address is called ______.

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______ is the policymaking theory that posits that policymaking occurs in a pluralistic way through a dynamic struggle among a variety of policy actors, interest groups, government officials, and the public.

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These types of policies have "winners" and "losers." In other words, some groups benefit at the expense of others.

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