Challenges in Public Policy Making
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Based on the text, which one of the following is NOT a factor that influences policy development?

  • Fiscal pressures
  • Societal demands
  • State vision
  • Profit maximization (correct)
  • The text defines public policy as a system of laws, regulations, and funding priorities. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of public policy, as outlined in the text?

  • To maintain the status quo in society
  • To address problems and issues of concern to the public (correct)
  • To centralize decision-making power in the government
  • To maximize profits for government agencies
  • Which of the following is a key characteristic of public policy as defined by David Asten?

  • It is a voluntary system of action
  • It is a process of maximizing profits for government agencies
  • It is a process of distributing values in society in an authoritarian manner (correct)
  • It is a process of maintaining the status quo in society
  • Which of the following is a key characteristic of the policy development process?

    <p>It is a continuous process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text mentions several definitions of public policy. Which of the following best captures the essence of these definitions?

    <p>Public policy is a system of laws, regulations, and funding priorities used by the government to address issues and concerns of the public.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of government institutions in the public policy process?

    <p>Government institutions are one of many actors involved in the public policy process, which also includes input from the public, international organizations, and other stakeholders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text mentions several definitions of public policy, including one by Harold Lasswell. Which of the following best captures the essence of Lasswell's definition?

    <p>Public policy is a systematic process that involves the interaction of inputs (demands and support) with outputs (decisions and policies).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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