Which of the following is not a step in a typical method of policy analysis?

a) How is the problem defined?
b) What is the nature or cause of the problem?
c) What are the proposed policy alternatives and what do they intend to accomplish?
d) What alternative does the president, governor, or other executive prefer?


Answer: D

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According to Devah Pager, research suggests that white job applicants who hold criminal records are ______________.

A. frequently called back by potential employers for second interviews, but almost never offered the position in question B. equally likely to be called back by potential employers than whites without criminal records C. only slightly less likely to be called back by potential employers than whites without criminal records D. about half as likely to be called back by potential employers than whites without criminal records

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Which of the following tests did the Supreme Court create in 1971 to determine if a law violated the establishment clause? 

A. Clear and present danger B. Miller C. Establishment D. Religious liberty E. Lemon

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