Those who study public policy consider inaction to be a policy when it

a. is an unconscious choice on the part of the government.
b. occurs over time and in the face of pressure on the government to act.
c. has the effect of law.
d. captures the attention of the media.
e. alters some aspect of the broader social and political spectrum.


B

Political Science

You might also like to view...

Citizens' ideas about what government should do are called __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Political Science

The Supreme Court ruled that the right of privacy protects the behavior of people in their bedrooms

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Political Science

Individuals with high school educations vote as often as people with college degrees

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

The Supreme Court plays a major role in making policy through their rulings, especially on constitutional issues. What is its role in implementing those policies (i.e., “judicial implementation”)?

a. The Court can impose penalties on the other branches of government to force implementation. b. The Court has no mechanism for implementing its rulings. c. The Court’s rulings do not require implementation. d. Once the Court rules, it must file a writ of habeas corpus with Congress to require implementation.

Political Science