Public Policy-Making Actors Analysis Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Lawmaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Neo-institutionalism focus on in the policy process?

    <p>Organizations and systems in which individuals interact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does most of the critical work on public policy take place?

    <p>In committees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the typical legislator?

    <p>Reelection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of an elected executive in the policy process?

    <p>Veto power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization studies public programs and makes recommendations to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability?

    <p>Government Accountability Office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are tasks divided among bureaus, each following particular procedures?

    <p>Bureaucracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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