Which of the following is NOT a part of the life cycle of policy making?
a. redefinition of a social condition as a social problem
b. formulation of the problem as a public issue
c. implementation of the policy
d. approval by religious leaders
e. pork barreling.
d
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Which of the following did the Soviet Union undertake after the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in World War II?
A. It provided overt and covert support to communist insurgencies. B. It engaged in violence openly during the Cold War. C. It encouraged popular participation from the public. D. It abolished total-control of the government. E. It aligned with the U.S. to fight against military rulers.
In cases where elected officials are attempting to reform policies where people express intense feelings both for and against an issue, the elected officials often choose to do which of the following?
A. Not change policy to favor either of the extreme positions B. Try to alter public opinion through agenda setting C. Utilize social media to reach a compromise with people that hold extreme positions D. Change policy in favor of the public opinion that most closely aligns with their political party E. Use polls to determine if a nonopinion on the issue can be formed
Which of the following is a major difference between public interest groups and other lobbies?
a. Public interest groups do not generally pursue the economic self-interests of their members. b. Public interest groups are always poorly funded. c. Public interest groups do not support conservative causes. d. Public interest groups still rely primarily on grassroots tactics. e. Public interest groups rely exclusively on legal advocacy.
The United Nations’ initial purpose was to enhance ______.
A. political cooperation and provide a more robust security arrangement to prevent another World War B. political cooperation and provide a more robust security arrangement than the League of Nations C. economic cooperation and provide a more robust security arrangement to prevent global conflict D. economic cooperation and provide a more robust security arrangement than the failed League of Nations