10 Questions
What distinctive characteristic does government lend to public policies?
Legitimacy, universality, and coercion
Which theory emphasizes the values and preferences of the governing elites?
Elite theory
What is the main aspect of government structure emphasized by the institutional theory?
Empowerment or obstruction of certain policy or political interest
What does the elite theory suggest about public policy allocation?
It is disproportionately decided by a small number of elites
Which characteristic is unique to government policies as compared to policies of other groups or organizations?
Extended to all people in a society
Which theory/model focuses on the study of government institutions or organizations?
Elite theory/model (Elitist model)
What does the public choice theory/model focus on?
Policy as rational choice in competitive situations
What is the main focus of the elite theory/model (Elitist model)?
Political activities
Which theory/model sees policy as a political activity?
Policy process model: Policy as a political activity
Which theory/model emphasizes policy as incremental adjustments to existing policies?
Incremental theory/model (Incrementalist model)
Test your understanding of policymaking theories, models, and approaches, and their implications for national development and citizen interests. This quiz covers the various policy theories and their relevance to policymaking processes.
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