Which of the following accurately describes the agenda-setting step in the policymaking process?

a. Policymakers develop and debate possible solutions to various problems facing the state.
b. Policymakers prioritize the various problems facing the state.
c. Policymakers take formal governmental administrative action.
d. State agencies follow up on the actions of elected officials, and bureaucratic agencies develop rules and regulations.
e. Government agencies, the legislature, and interest groups examine policy implementation to see if goals are met.


b. Policymakers prioritize the various problems facing the state.

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In Texas, most state boards and commissions are directly accountable to the governor

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following statements about campaign spending is true?

A. All political consultants know the most effective way to use scarce campaign resources. B. Free media describes the campaign coverage candidates receive from news media. C. House and Senate candidates utilize the same strategies for reaching voters. D. Candidates spend most of their budget on campaign literature that is delivered to voters' doorsteps.

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Mercantilism is the belief that

a. socialism is a better economic system than liberalism and free trade. b. economic wealth is the goal of all people so they can better their standard-ofliving. c. state power is derived from wealth, and states should therefore try to maximize wealth through colonies, trade, war, etc. d. no economic modernization can occur without using large quantities of technology.

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One-party states rarely have ______ elections.

a. partisan b. popular c. competitive d. boring

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