Explain what “policy analysis” is and what it entails.

What will be an ideal response?


Policy analysis refers to the collecting and interpreting of information that clarifies causes and affects problems. It can also refer to the assessment of alternatives. It entails research and data collection and assessment of alternatives.

Political Science

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A. support gay rights B. are tolerant of various lifestyles C. are tolerant of candidates who have experienced personal problems D. express any political party identification

Political Science

Almost every major, domestic federal agency in the U.S. has some sort of international office today because __________

a. members of Congress and recent presidents have been committed to this project of internationalization, often relying on hard power in this vein b. even seemingly purely domestic matters, such as agriculture and national commerce, have been internationalized as a result of economic interdependence and the information revolution c. transnational business groups opposed these offices but were too weak to mount any successful opposition d. such presence is mandated by law in nearly every case

Political Science

Of all the Eastern European countries experiencing transition after the collapse of the USSR, which has experienced the most economic success?

a. Poland b. Hungary c. Slovenia d. Czech Republic e. Bosnia

Political Science

Which of the following is exclusively a federal program?

a. Social Security b. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families c. Medicaid d. All of the above

Political Science