Which of the following best describes the most important factor in legislation?
a. The amount of financing and lobbying behind each choice
b. The beliefs, attitudes, and values of the policy
c. The preferences of the majority of American voters
d. The president's ongoing encouragement for one particular choice
ANS: B
Public policy encompasses the choices made regarding goals, priorities, and how resources are allocated. Policy choices reflect the values, beliefs, and attitudes of those designing the policy. The influence of the president, preferences of Americans, and amount of financing related to the legislation are not as important as the beliefs, attitudes, and values of the policy.
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