Analyzing problems, studying possible policy alternatives, and evaluating the efficiency or effectiveness of policies are examples of what?

A. incremental decision making
B. policy analysis
C. assessing alternatives
D. rational decision making


B. policy analysis

Political Science

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Which of the following statements describes the primary function of the attorney general?

a. He or she has the absolute authority over initiating criminal prosecutions. b. He or she cannot protect consumers from deceptive trade practices. c. He or she cannot investigate unfair and anticompetitive practices of businesses. d. He or she represents Texas in litigations initiated by the office and defends the state and its constitution in court.

Political Science

The issue of media bias may be declining importance due to all of the following EXCEPT

A. ?the rise of the Internet. B. ?the ability of consumers to find both mainstream and alternative sources. C. a decline in consumer trust in sources that are clearly conservative or liberal. D. ?the ability of consumers to find both conservative and liberal sources. E. ?Al of these choices are true.

Political Science

The objectives of arms control treaties include all of the following except

a. provide arms to the other side. b. make war less likely. c. make war less destructive. d. decrease uncertainty about states' capabilities and intentions.

Political Science

Which of the following supports the argument that the president is free to exercise command and authority over the executive branch in all respects?

a. the take care clause b. the vesting clause c. the theory of executive privilege d. the theory of unitary executive

Political Science