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Congressional Staffers and Normative Analysis

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What is the main theme of Marantz's discussion about congressional staffers?

The need for more stringent regulations on climate-related activities

The success of congressional staffers in implementing climate policies

The challenges faced by staffers working within the system to address climate issues (correct)

The impact of climate change on government policies

According to Peter, what constitutes public policy?

The political philosophy of the current government in power

The process of evaluating the effects of government decisions

The sum of government activities that influence the lives of citizens (correct)

The conflicts between different levels of government

What is a key barrier to public policy implementation, as mentioned by Peter?

Inability to translate ideas into actions (correct)

Conflict resolution between different sectors of government

Lack of public interest in government activities

Excessive funding for public policy initiatives

According to Monroe and Kersh, what is a focusing event in public policy?

An event that attracts attention to a specific policy concern Signup and view all the answers

Which principle, according to Lowi, emphasizes that behavior is aimed at achieving a purpose?

Rationality principle Signup and view all the answers

According to Lowi, what are the types of government?

Autocracy, oligarchy, democracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of veto power, as explained by Lowi?

The authority to defeat a proposal or decision even if it is on the agenda Signup and view all the answers

In the context of government and politics, what do transaction costs refer to?

The cost of clarifying and monitoring principal-agent relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the conflict over character, membership, and policies of an organization in the context of politics?

Politics Signup and view all the answers

What does path dependence refer to according to Monroe and Kersh?

Policymakers' adherence to established routines in thinking and acting on a topic Signup and view all the answers

How does Lowi define collective action?

Pooling resources and effort to achieve a common goal Signup and view all the answers