18 Questions
What is the first stage of the policy process?
Agenda setting
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways identified by agenda-setting scholars for items to reach the government's agenda?
Based on the government's own priorities and goals
What is the purpose of the agenda setting stage?
To determine how problems gain the government's attention
Which stage follows after agenda setting in the policy process?
Policy formulation
What makes policy evaluation the most contentious stage?
Both B and C
When can a policy be terminated, according to the text?
If it has either achieved its goals or proven ineffective
What is the primary focus of agenda setting in the policy making process?
Determining which issues will receive government attention
Which of the following is NOT a key factor influencing agenda setting?
Existing policies and their effectiveness
What is the role of political activism in agenda setting?
It aims to influence government priorities and policy decisions
Which of the following best describes the role of political communication in agenda setting?
It facilitates the exchange of information between government, media, and the public
Which of the following statements about agenda setting is FALSE?
It involves selecting the best policy solution for a given problem
What is the primary goal of political activism in the context of agenda setting?
To raise awareness and influence government priorities on specific issues
What is the main focus of the policy formulation stage?
Setting clear objectives and choosing appropriate courses of action
What is the role of legislators in the decision-making stage?
They follow up on the formulated policies to legitimize them
Which stage of the policy process is described as the most crucial?
Implementation
According to the research mentioned in the text, what is the relationship between good governance and economic growth?
The relationship is not clearly established
Which aspect(s) of governance are found to be positively correlated with economic growth, according to the research mentioned?
Market-enhancing governance and political stability
In which context does the text suggest that economic growth may drive improvements in governance?
In the context of China
Study Notes
Political Culture
- Parochial Political Culture: People have little to no knowledge of political input but are aware of the output, examples include major Asian countries and a few African countries.
- Participant Political Culture: Found in developed countries where people are knowledgeable about both input and output, examples include the USA, France, and European countries.
Political Concepts
- Political Activism: The process of campaigning or working for an organization to bring about political or social change.
- Political Communication: An interactive process concerning the transmission of information among politicians, the news media, and the public.
Policy Making Process
- Public Policy: According to various definitions, it refers to a set of decisions taken by a political actor or group of actors concerning the selection of goals and the means of achieving them.
- Five Stages of Policy Making Process:
- Agenda Setting: Identifying problems and getting them on the government's attention, can be done through objective indicators or other means.
- Policy Formulation: Setting objectives, choosing courses of action, and selecting tools to address the problem.
- Decision-Making: Legitimizing formulated policies, often a satisficing process depending on institutional constraints and political calculations.
- Implementation: Translating policy intentions into action, the most crucial stage.
- Policy Evaluation: Assessing the extent to which a policy was successful, the most contentious stage.
Good Governance and Economic Growth
- A positive relationship exists between good governance and economic growth, according to some researchers, while others argue that economic growth may drive improvements in governance.
Explore the concept of policy evaluation in public administration, focusing on assessing the success of policies and making decisions to maintain, replace, or terminate them. Learn about the challenges and considerations involved in evaluating policies.
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