Congressional Staffers and Normative Analysis

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

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

According to Peter, what constitutes public policy?

The sum of government activities that influence the lives of citizens

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

Inability to translate ideas into actions

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

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

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

<p>Rationality principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Lowi, what are the types of government?

<p>Autocracy, oligarchy, democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>The cost of clarifying and monitoring principal-agent relationships</p> 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?

<p>Politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How does Lowi define collective action?

<p>Pooling resources and effort to achieve a common goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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