Which are the three most commonly utilized criteria for evaluating policy proposals? Define each of these three criteria and give an example of a policy proposal (real or fictitious) in which it could be used.
What will be an ideal response?
Effectiveness criteria evaluate how well a policy proposal is expected to work in addressing the policy concern. Efficiency criteria evaluate the results achieved for the dollars invested; what kind of impact a proposal is expected to have and at what cost. Equity criteria evaluate the fairness of a policy proposal in terms of the process used to develop the proposal or in terms of the outcomes . . . were the results equitable across population groups?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Proponents of ____________________ argue that because justices are not popularly elected, the Supreme Court should avoid direct confrontation with elected authorities
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
"A procedure for choosing national party convention delegates through a series of precinct and district political meetings," is known as
a. the runoff-primary system. b. the caucus method of delegate selection. c. the district delegation assignment. d. the closed-primary system. e. gerrymandering.
What does the hegemonic stability theory state?
a. Presence of a hegemon increases stability and order in the international system. b. A presence of several states of similar power stabilizes the international system. c. A presence of hegemonic international organizations like the UN increases stability and order in the international system. d. Peace enforcement allows for an emergence of a hegemon and increasing stability in the international system. e. A presence of a hegemon destabilizes the international system so no hegemon should be present.