The formulation stage of the public policy process involves __________
a. the identification and definition of a problem
b. assessing the effects of a policy and determining if objectives were met
c. convincing government officials to initiate action
d. enactment of legislation through approval by the legislature and governor
Answer: c
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The legal source of authority for the division of powers between the states and the nation is the ________._
A. Declaration of Independence B. Articles of Confederation C. U.S. Constitution D. Magna Carta
Frequent elections can result in
A. a lower use of "franking privileges" by congressional representatives. B. lower voter turnout. C. higher voter turnout. D. more highly trained poll workers. E. All of these answers are correct.
The shift in public perception of the use of nuclear weapons reframing nuclear weapons as a moral rather than a security issue is an example of ______ thought.
A. constructivist B. realist C. idealism D. liberal
At the federal level, why are judges appointed for life?
a. It is difficult to convince anyone to serve as a federal judge. b. They have little power when it comes to invalidating government policies. c. This approach is designed to insulate them from public opinion. d. All policy and laws go through the judicial system.