The scientific policy studies approach to understanding public policymaking has three basic aims. Which of the following is NOT one of those aims?
a. to identify or prescribe "good" or proper policy
b. to develop reliable theories and explanations about public policies and their politics
c. to explain the adoption of a policy
d. to search for the causes and consequences of public policies by applying social-scientific methodology
a
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A) the late 1500s. B) the late 1600s. C) the mid 1700s. D) the late 1700s. E) the early 1800s.
A member of Congress guided by the politico model of representation __________
a. follows the expressed will of the constituency b. follows his or her own judgment until party pressure necessitates otherwise c. follows his or her own judgment unless the constituency objects d. follows the will of the constituency unless his or her conscience dictates otherwise
Which of the following is an advantage to having less powerful, less centralized parties?
A) Fluid and flexible parties may be better able to process demands from a wider range of citizens. B) Mutable party platforms possess greater persuasive abilities over the general public. C) Parties can form a stronger organizational identity based around a single, cohesive ideology. D) Third parties can effectively shoot for power grabs at legislative seats.
Which of the following best describes the "accommodationist" position on church-state matters?
A) ?Government should hold a position of neutrality toward religion. B) ?Government may recognize an official religion. C) ?Government may not aid religious schools. D) Government must have a complete separation from religion. E) Government must provide financial support for various religions.