11 Questions
What is the main idea of Marantz's reading notes?
The role of congressional staffers in taking climate action
According to Peter, what are the three levels of public policy?
Policy choices, outputs, impacts
Which principle emphasizes that policies result from collective action?
Policy principle
What are the types of government according to Lowi's class notes?
Autocracy, oligarchy, democracy
What is the main function of institutions according to Lowi?
Providing incentives for political behavior
According to Monroe and Kersh, what is a focusing event?
Major happening that attracts attention to policy
What is the definition of public policy as mentioned by Peter?
The sum of government activities that influence the lives of citizens
What is the main idea of Peter's reading notes?
The process of government and evaluating the effects of public policy
What is path dependence as discussed by Monroe and Kersh?
Policymakers following established routines in thinking/acting on a topic
What are the three normative political philosophies mentioned in the class notes?
Liberal egalitarian, consequentialist, libertarian
What do focusing events attract attention to?
Policy agenda
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