All of the following approaches to policymaking and agenda formation describe the process in the United States EXCEPT ______.

A. a stages approach
B. an elitist approach
C. a pluralist approach
D. a state-centric approach


A. a stages approach

Political Science

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The modernist school of political culture theory believes that

a. Political cultures are constantly evolving. b. Clear attitudes, values, and beliefs can be identified within a political culture. c. It is more important to look at conflict over values and beliefs than at consistency. d. Political attitudes may be symptoms of political activity rather than the cause of it.

Political Science

Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978) found that the admission quota system used in implementing affirmative action policies ______.

A. violated the due process clause in the constitution B. violated the equal protection clause in the constitution C. was not in the compelling interest of affirmative action D. violated the provisions of the Civil Rights Act

Political Science

Policy change and innovation are most often found in ______ states.

a. traditionalistic b. conservative c. moralistic d. individualistic

Political Science

When combined with Congress and the presidency, which of the following also most directly contribute(s) to the creation of public policy?

a. interest groups b. international alliances c. the judicial branch d. the media

Political Science