Which of the following best defines the rational-comprehensive approach to policy making?
A. rigorous, complete analysis of the problem and the likely impacts of proposed policies
B. strong efforts to include public opinion in the policy-making process
C. extensive use of cutting-edge policy approaches that may lead to conflict and disagreement
D. relatively minor changes to policy that are accomplished over time in a thoughtful manner
A. rigorous, complete analysis of the problem and the likely impacts of proposed policies
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Normative inquiry
A. is based upon values, philosophies, or "shoulds." B. is based upon data and empirical observation in politics. C. is based upon the number of individuals voting in a given election. D. is based upon when in a nation's history an event takes place.
A ______ is an entity that uses coercion and the threat of force to rule in a given territory and a ______ is the set of people who run the state or have the authority to act on behalf of a state.
A. state; government B. state; regime C. regime; government D. regime; state E. government; state
A leader who appeals to base emotions or to flattery to gain power is called a(n)
a. bully pulpit. b. candidate. c. demagogue. d. ombudsman. e. tyrant.
Placing more emphasis on diplomacy, economic sanctions, and foreign aid as the means of protecting U.S. interests, rather than emphasizing the threat or use of military force, is known as what type of power?
A. soft power B. economic power C. true power D. hard power E. modern power