Which of the following best reflects the belief of those who criticize the systems-model approach to policy?
A) Too much influence given to special interest groups
B) Decisions never reached due to lack of implementation and evaluation
C) Partisan influences usually with little impact on reasoned decision making
D) Lack of elected government's policy agenda rarely, if ever, reflecting a consensus
Ans: D) Lack of elected government's policy agenda rarely, if ever, reflecting a consensus
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a. must avoid using government money for religious programs and must prohibit display of religious items on public property b. may allow some religious displays or practices in schools or public places, as long as it does not finance them— c. may sponsor certain religious programs such as rehabilitation programs in prison d. may financially support certain religious programs such as those teaching math and science
By ____________, experts predict, the entire United States will look like Houston looks now.
a. 2025 b. 2050 c. 2030 d. 2020
The years 1876 to 1900 had __________
a. one-party Republican dominance b. one-party Democratic dominance c. candidate-centered politics d. high voter turnout
What are the differences between a "temporary government" and a "permanent government?"
A) Elected officials make up the "temporary government" while civil service make up the "permanent government." B) Civil service makes up the "temporary government" while elected officials make up the "permanent government." C) The "temporary government" is another name for bureaucracy while "permanent government" refers to civil service. D) The "temporary government" refers to civil service while the "permanent government" is another name for bureaucracy