Explain the difference between consensual and contentious policy analysis.
What will be an ideal response?
Consensual analysis follows mainstream values and commonly accepted practices, while contentious analysis proposes policy options that are more radical or innovative but often can lead to conflict and sharp disagreement.
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The balanced budget requirement has eliminated the role of the comptroller of public accounts in the budget-making process
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which pair of questions did Aristotle ask when creating his categories of government types?
a. Who is in charge? How selfishly do they govern? b. Who is in charge? How fairly are they chosen? c. How powerful is the state? How are the leaders educated? d. How powerful is the state? How do leaders maintain order?
Public policy problems and options that are being considered and might have a chance of action a part of the ______ agenda.
a. Systemic b. Universe c. Institutional d. Decision
Which of the following is an example of an externality?
a. the cost of building infrastructure b. the cost of producing a car c. the cost of environmental damage d. the cost of workers’ wages