In the context of public policy, what effect does a trigger mechanism have?
a. It compels the legislative branch to begin the process of reauthorization and investigation.
b. It forces the executive branch to implement, or "pull the trigger on," a new policy.
c. It propels an established problem on to the next stage of the policy process.
d. It provides a legitimate way to exclude an item from an agenda.
c
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A defining event is important in political culture because it
a. can provide a shock to society that overwhelms the tendency of political culture to resist change. b. creates the basis and myth for the country's political culture. c. unifies the population around the traditional political culture and makes it more difficult to change. d. makes the public more aware of the political culture. e. is the culmination of smaller events that reoccur or are sustained over time that shape political culture.
The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) is an example of which of the following?
a) a program with a matching funds requirement b) a federal mandate c) a federal preemption of state authority d) a formula grant program e) earmarking
Which of the following is a primary determinant of how often a a president is likely to exercise his or her veto power?
A.) whether or not it is a midterm election year B.) whether the president's party has a majority in Congress C.) whether the economy is sound or faltering D.) whether the presidential approval ratings are above or below 50 percent
The social costs of downsizing, or laying off an entire workforce, include
a high rate of unemployment in the community. possible marital discord and family issues. an increase in spending power. underemployment of laid-off workers.