public policy
What will be an ideal response?
when policies are shaped by government officials
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Which of the following could be a potential problem in conducting survey research?
a) information is collected over a short period of time b) producing accurate results c) getting a broad picture of what is being studied d) response rate
What are organizations that are sometimes independent but that more often are the political arms of corporations, labor unions, or interest groups, and are established to contribute to candidates or to work for general political goals?
A) political socialization B) political action committees (PACs) C) lobbying D) political parties E) censors
After the BP oil spill in 2010, the appropriate regulatory agency was accused of becoming too lax on enforcing safety regulations on the drilling rigs for what reason?
A. It lacked the necessary funding. B. The necessary legislation was stalled in Congress. C. It favored the oil companies. D. There were no OSHA standards for the oil industry. E. Offshore drilling was too important to the economy.
Unlike in domestic policymaking, the president and executive branch play a far greater role in setting foreign policy than does __________
a. the Senate Majority Leader b. the Speaker of the House c. Congress d. the Supreme Court