Which is NOT a distinct stage of the policy process?
A. direct cost
B. agenda formation
C. policy adoption
D. policy implementation
A
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Since a large majority of Americans have expressed opinions supportive of permitting prayers in schools, how has Congress avoided a vote on a Constitutional amendment on the issue?
A. They have told their constituents they did not want to vote on the issue. B. They have used procedural mechanisms in the legislature to block consideration of the issue. C. They have gotten the Supreme Court to issue an opinion that an attempt at an amendment would be unconstitutional. D. They have adjourned every time the issue has reached the chamber floor.
Since 1803, the federal courts have struck down ________ laws of Congress
a. a handful of c. roughly 250 b. more than 100 d. more than 500
Which of the following is the best description of the relationship between the media and the policy agenda?
a. The media help set the policy agenda. b. The media have no effect on the policy agenda because few Americans follow the news. c. The media have no effect on the policy agenda because most Americans believe the media are biased. d. Although the media set the policy agenda, political leaders often set the agenda for the media. e. The media play no role in setting the policy agenda.
A breakdown of voters by education, income and occupation shows that those least likely to vote include __________
a. those with above-average incomes b. white males c. those with a college education d. those with less than a high school education