What is public policy?
a. all government decisions
b. the root causes of political culture
c. the public's policy preferences
d. only legislation enacted by Congress
a
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Which of the following is a reason for the separation of powers?
a. to ensure the power of the executive b. to promote the general welfare c. to prevent tyranny by any one branch d. to prevent gridlock in government
Which of the following statements about political power, or "who governs?" is most accurate?
A. The key to understanding power is to understand the monetary costs of different political decisions. B. Political power can usually be inferred by knowing what laws are on the books. C. Political power can usually be inferred by knowing what administrative actions have been taken. D. Power cannot be realized without institutional arrangements. E. Most power derives from psychological and social factors such as friendship, loyalty, and prestige.
What distinguishes an act of violent crime from an act of terrorism?
a. Acts of violent crime are punished in a court of law; terrorist acts are punished in military courts. b. The purpose or motivation underlying the act is different. c. By definition, terrorism—unlike violent crime—involves inflicting violence against innocent people. d. Terrorist acts involve significantly greater violence than acts of violent crime. e. Terrorist acts are generally better organized than acts of violent crime.
The Bush Administration pursued an aggressive policy of promoting regulation to protect consumers from abuses in the private marketplace
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.