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What are the main categories of actors in the policy process according to the text?
What are the main categories of actors in the policy process according to the text?
- Legislative, executive, and judiciary (correct)
- Interest groups, media, political parties
- Institutionalism, Neo-institutionalism
- Constitutional responsibilities, unofficial participation
Why are the actors in the policy process called actors?
Why are the actors in the policy process called actors?
- Because they are involved in enacting laws
- Because they play a role in shaping public policy (correct)
- Because they are part of political science traditions
- Because they have explicit legal authority
What differs official actors from unofficial actors in the policy process?
What differs official actors from unofficial actors in the policy process?
- Official actors are part of political science traditions while unofficial actors are not
- Official actors primarily engage in lawmaking while unofficial actors participate without legal authority
- Official actors focus on texts of constitutions while unofficial actors interact with individuals
- Official actors have constitutional responsibilities while unofficial actors have no explicit legal authority (correct)
What is the primary function of legislatures according to the text?
What is the primary function of legislatures according to the text?
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What does Neo-institutionalism focus on in the policy process?
What does Neo-institutionalism focus on in the policy process?
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Where does most of the critical work on public policy take place?
Where does most of the critical work on public policy take place?
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What is the primary goal of the typical legislator?
What is the primary goal of the typical legislator?
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What is a key advantage of an elected executive in the policy process?
What is a key advantage of an elected executive in the policy process?
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Which organization studies public programs and makes recommendations to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability?
Which organization studies public programs and makes recommendations to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability?
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Where are tasks divided among bureaus, each following particular procedures?
Where are tasks divided among bureaus, each following particular procedures?
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