In 2011, the House of Representatives passed a bill that reaffirmed “In God We Trust” as the national motto, despite the fact that Congress had already made it the national motto in 1956. Barack Obama complained that this bill was a distraction from more pressing economic issues. This bill illustrates __________.
a. distributive policy.
b. redistributive policy.
c. material policy.
d. symbolic policy.
e. substantive policy.
d. Symbolic Policy
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Which of the following was the research question used by Albert Bandura in his study with Bobo Dolls and children?
a. Does the type of reinforcement or punishment given to model influence the observer's aggressive behavior? b. Does observational learning impact children? c. Does the use of reinforcement influence children? d. Does the use of a Bobo doll influence the reinforcement of children in play?
The responsible party model implies that parties should __________
a. adhere to the party platform b. make the best decisions for the country despite what public opinion suggests c. use more patronage d. be more accountable to interest group demands
Explain whether a private letter from one person to another wrongfully accusing the recipient of a crime would constitute libel.
What will be an ideal response?
Define legitimacy and discuss why this concept is important in policymaking. How does public opinion about government affect legitimacy? What elements are important for policymakers to understand? How can policy analyst think strategically about legitimacy when developing policy?
What will be an ideal response?