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What is one reason why Canada is considered easy to govern?
What is one reason why Canada is considered easy to govern?
Which of the following is NOT one of the general types of issues found in party platforms?
Which of the following is NOT one of the general types of issues found in party platforms?
How often do party leadership conventions generally occur?
How often do party leadership conventions generally occur?
Which type of interest group is characterized as being newly established?
Which type of interest group is characterized as being newly established?
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What style of interest group influence is characterized by a willingness to engage in extreme actions?
What style of interest group influence is characterized by a willingness to engage in extreme actions?
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What was the primary reason for the Conservatives' electoral failure in 2015?
What was the primary reason for the Conservatives' electoral failure in 2015?
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Which groups responded negatively to the Conservatives' anti-niqab campaign?
Which groups responded negatively to the Conservatives' anti-niqab campaign?
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How much did Peter Mackay's use of a military helicopter for a personal trip cost taxpayers?
How much did Peter Mackay's use of a military helicopter for a personal trip cost taxpayers?
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What was one of the significant weaknesses of the Conservatives in 2015?
What was one of the significant weaknesses of the Conservatives in 2015?
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What claim did Peter Mackay make regarding his use of the military helicopter?
What claim did Peter Mackay make regarding his use of the military helicopter?
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Which political group criticized Peter Mackay for his helicopter use?
Which political group criticized Peter Mackay for his helicopter use?
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What was discovered about Mackay's previous use of military aircraft?
What was discovered about Mackay's previous use of military aircraft?
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What effect did the anti-Niqab campaigns have on urban centres?
What effect did the anti-Niqab campaigns have on urban centres?
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What does the principle of collective responsibility entail for cabinet ministers?
What does the principle of collective responsibility entail for cabinet ministers?
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Which of the following accurately describes the cabinet's decision-making system?
Which of the following accurately describes the cabinet's decision-making system?
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What role does the Prime Minister typically play in cabinet discussions?
What role does the Prime Minister typically play in cabinet discussions?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four main categories of cabinet decisions?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main categories of cabinet decisions?
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How does the broader party caucus influence cabinet decisions?
How does the broader party caucus influence cabinet decisions?
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What is one reason for the establishment of subcommittees within the cabinet?
What is one reason for the establishment of subcommittees within the cabinet?
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Which agency is considered the highest public servant in Canada?
Which agency is considered the highest public servant in Canada?
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What can influence the quality of cabinet decision-making prior to discussions?
What can influence the quality of cabinet decision-making prior to discussions?
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What aspect does the bureaucratic personality prioritize more than goals?
What aspect does the bureaucratic personality prioritize more than goals?
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What do humans typically resist giving up, according to the content?
What do humans typically resist giving up, according to the content?
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Which of the following does co-optation refer to?
Which of the following does co-optation refer to?
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How is organizational culture defined in the provided content?
How is organizational culture defined in the provided content?
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What is NOT considered a false assumption of implementation?
What is NOT considered a false assumption of implementation?
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Which type of rationality focuses on providing support for a governing party?
Which type of rationality focuses on providing support for a governing party?
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What does bureaucratic rationality relate to in decision-making?
What does bureaucratic rationality relate to in decision-making?
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What does seeking autonomy often result in for bureaucratic agencies?
What does seeking autonomy often result in for bureaucratic agencies?
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Which of the following are bureaucratic agencies NOT typically influenced by?
Which of the following are bureaucratic agencies NOT typically influenced by?
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What is a key aspect of technical rationality in decision-making?
What is a key aspect of technical rationality in decision-making?
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Which of the following describes the role of bureaucracy in policy implementation?
Which of the following describes the role of bureaucracy in policy implementation?
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Which policy instrument involves letting the private sector handle certain responsibilities?
Which policy instrument involves letting the private sector handle certain responsibilities?
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What is an example of a policy instrument that aims to persuade the public without imposing regulations?
What is an example of a policy instrument that aims to persuade the public without imposing regulations?
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Which stage of the policy cycle directly follows policy formation?
Which stage of the policy cycle directly follows policy formation?
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Which of the following is considered a form of fiscal policy that offers financial benefits to taxpayers?
Which of the following is considered a form of fiscal policy that offers financial benefits to taxpayers?
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What issue does bureaucratic rationality often lead bureaucrats to support?
What issue does bureaucratic rationality often lead bureaucrats to support?
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What is a common consequence of vague goals in communication?
What is a common consequence of vague goals in communication?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as an administrative problem of implementation?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an administrative problem of implementation?
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In the policy cycle, what is the primary focus during the priority-setting stage?
In the policy cycle, what is the primary focus during the priority-setting stage?
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What is 'bureauphatic' behavior likely to result in?
What is 'bureauphatic' behavior likely to result in?
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Which stage follows policy formulation in the policy cycle?
Which stage follows policy formulation in the policy cycle?
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How can a greater number of separate decisions affect policy success?
How can a greater number of separate decisions affect policy success?
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What is an issue that might delay implementation during the delivery phase?
What is an issue that might delay implementation during the delivery phase?
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Study Notes
Mid-Term Quiz Study Sheet for PUBR 3860
- The mid-term quiz is worth 15% of the final course mark
- The quiz covers Canadian federal government materials up to the quiz date, in Part 1 of the course
- The quiz includes multiple choice and true/false questions only
- There will be a review of the quiz during the week before the quiz
- Students must be available in class on the quiz date
- Instructors may move the quiz to remote delivery if required
- The quiz is 50 minutes long, but generally takes 25 minutes
- The quiz is individual and not open book or collaborative
- Section 1: 20 multiple choice questions (worth 20 marks)
- Section 2: 5 true/false questions (worth 5 marks)
Online Review Instructions
- Students can choose if they will study alone or with their Research Paper teams
- Teams use a shared Google document to summarize key concepts and definitions
- The Study Sheet creator will review student work by Wednesday, October 16, at 4:00 pm/ Fall Reading week, to provide feedback on missed topics
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Prepare for the mid-term quiz in PUBR 3860, which covers key concepts related to the Canadian federal government. The quiz format includes 20 multiple choice and 5 true/false questions. This quiz is crucial as it accounts for 15% of your final grade, so make sure to review thoroughly ahead of the quiz date.
