30 Questions
Public policy field is solely related to the government's actions and interactions.
False
The intellectual premises of a government do not impact its public policy.
False
Public policy may only result in direct and expected consequences, never in indirect or unexpected results.
False
Public policy is not related to the public interest because it only affects specific groups.
False
Studying public politics is mainly for the pursuit of pure science knowledge.
True
Government decisions, such as taxation and regulations, do not play an important role in our lives according to the text.
False
Policy makers have the authority to impact policies at different levels such as international, national, regional, and local.
True
The decision-making process in the public sector is usually more consultative, collaborative, and transparent compared to a commercial enterprise.
True
Changes in the political landscape do not affect policy making.
False
Social groups and their representatives have no role in influencing proposals in the public sector decision-making process.
False
Actors involved in public policy making can include only politicians and civil servants.
False
The decision-making process in the public sector is rigid and does not undergo any revisions or fine-tuning before becoming final decisions.
False
Policy makers always act individually and never as part of a group.
False
In the public sector decision-making process, only the needs of a select few stakeholders are taken into account.
False
The time needed to convert an intention into a law is always fixed and short.
False
Policy making is a static process that does not involve interaction with various bodies.
False
Neo-institutionalism emphasizes that institutions are discrete, formally created bodies with limited interactions between individuals.
False
In political science, the concept of neo-institutionalism has not led to new insights into the behavior of individuals and organizations.
False
The National Association of Manufacturers is a peak association in the environmental movement.
False
The Sierra Club is a peak organization in the business sector.
False
Interest groups with very few members are usually unable to make significant contributions to parties and candidates during elections.
False
Social movements are typically narrower in focus compared to interest groups.
False
The civil rights movement is an example of a recent social movement.
False
Money plays a minor role in the functioning of interest groups as compared to knowledge and information.
False
People can only participate in political processes by voting.
False
Policy makers are not concerned about public opinion affecting their ability to implement policies.
False
The general public frequently participates in policy making.
False
Mobilization can lead to the creation of interest groups.
True
Interest groups can only pursue goals perceived to be in the public interest.
False
Interest groups are not important in the policy process according to the text.
False
Explore the consultative, collaborative, and transparent decision-making process in the public sector compared to commercial enterprises. Learn how government officials consider stakeholders' needs, how social groups lobby for proposals, and how decisions are finalized through revision and approval steps.
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