Which statement best describes what political scientists call a nondecision in the public policy process?
a. The policy problem was based on a false assumption.
b. The process stops before final action.
c. No policy problem is identified.
d. The process does not begin.
Answer: b
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The rules, customs, and procedures in Congress are designed to ______.
A. make it very difficult to pass bills and resolve differences between the chambers B. empower members to pursue their policy and electoral goals C. resolve or deflect conflicts so members can get on with the business of legislating D. ease the passage of bills so that Congress can get more work done in a short period of time
Discuss the tradeoffs involved in reducing "pork-barrel spending" in the Congress.
What will be an ideal response?
Who owns the Nigerian oil fields?
a. wealthy Nigerians b. the Nigerian government c. foreign investors d. multinational energy corporations
What is soft power?
a. The weakening of a country's power b. The use of coercive power rather than attraction c. The use of attraction rather than coercion d. The power that weak countries have e. None of the above