Public Policy By Dr Maya Abou Zahr Week 2 Spring 2024

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What is the defining characteristic of a policy maker?

Involvement in lobbying activities

Ability to design policies

Strict adherence to political views

Power to influence or determine policies and practices (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an actor in the public policy making process?

Domain experts

Civil servants

Physicians (correct)

Auditors

What is a common factor that can lead to changes in policies according to the text?

External changes in the political context (correct)

Lack of interest from civil servants

A decrease in the number of lobbyists

Rapid codification of policies

Why can the time needed to convert an intention into law vary according to the text?

Dependence on the political context Signup and view all the answers

How do actors in policy making typically act?

Either on an individual basis or as members of a group Signup and view all the answers

What type of organizations are sometimes established by the government to study particular policy areas and develop policy proposals?

Temporary Organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of policy making emphasized in the text?

Collaboration between politicians and civil servants Signup and view all the answers

Which group often presents specific proposals for legislation to the legislature?

Interest Groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the phase of public policy that involves proposing solutions to identified problems?

Policy Formulation Signup and view all the answers

Who is in a good technical position to engage in formulating policy due to their specialization, expertise, and continued involvement in specific policy areas?

Agency Officials Signup and view all the answers

Who has the formal authority to decide on adopting, modifying, or rejecting a preferred policy alternative?

Public Officials Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of public policy do legislators receive suggestions for action on problems and formulate proposed courses of action?

Agenda Setting Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes official actors from unofficial actors in policy making?

Official actors have explicit legal authority, while unofficial actors do not. Signup and view all the answers

What role do nonofficial actors play in the policy process?

They participate in the policy process without explicit legal authority. Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of government is considered the major or first policy-making branch?

Legislative branch Signup and view all the answers

Why is the news media considered an important group of unofficial actors in policy making?

They play a 'watchdog' role by illuminating government actions. Signup and view all the answers

What role was the judiciary meant to serve according to the text?

To interpret laws as enacted by elected representatives Signup and view all the answers

Why are nonofficial actors still considered important in policy making despite lacking legal authority?

Because they participate in the policy process and provide necessary oversight. Signup and view all the answers