An example of a policy proposal that clearly fits within the social order dimension would be one to ______.
A. give more resources to the military
B. ban pornography on religious grounds
C. guarantee all Americans a job
D. increase the punishment for a crime
Answer: B. ban pornography on religious grounds
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The __________is an approach to determine how much individuals and families need to cover basic living expenses without government assistance
a) Supportive Service Policy b) Assisted Living Proposal c) Minimum wage d) Self-Sufficiency Standard
Political parties are
A. institutional groups that look to advance their interests. B. associational groups that rely upon personal networks for results. C. anomic groups that gather regularly to discuss strategies. D. groups or organizations that seek to place candidates in office under their label.
The main concern about issue networks arises because of which of the following factors?
a. None of the members of an issue network is a government employee, so these networks are an example of interest groups holding too much sway in public policy. b. Issue networks consist of only government employees, so they are lacking the perspective of the business and education worlds that could contribute to better policy decisions. c. Issue networks are composed of large groups of campaign contributors, which means they have too much power over legislators, especially during election years. d. Individuals are continually moving through the "revolving door" of employment, thus raising the possibility of impropriety and corruption.
What is the name of the federal program designed to provide health insurance coverage to low-income persons, people with disabilities, and elderly people who are impoverished?
a) Medicare b) Social Security c) Medicaid d) TANF e) SNAP