Policy analysis has been called “part science, part judgment.” Explain what this means.
What will be an ideal response?
“Part science” refers to the various scientific research and analytic techniques that are used to analyze policy. “Part judgment” refers to the fact that throughout the process, there are points at which value judgments come into play, decisions are not clear cut, and assumptions are made. Policy analysis can be highly rigorous and comprehensive (scientific) and also highly political and much more limited.
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a. World Trade Organization. b. ICJ. c. Security Council. d. General Assembly
Which of the following is NOT among the factors that support a two-party system in the United States?
A. Parties have worked for the outright extension of political rights to excluded groups. B. The two-party system frustrates a greater diversity of parties. C. Historically, most issues are dualist in nature. D. The two-party system has eased and encouraged civic participation. E. None of these answers is correct, as all describe factors that support the two-party system.
Most modern political scientists believe there is ________________ between politics and government.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Senatorial courtesy requires that ______.
a. the governor treats members of the Texas Senate with proper respect b. senators treat the governor with proper respect c. the party of an incumbent senator does not oppose his or her renomination d. any gubernatorial appointees have the approval of their own state senator e. the governor provides the members of the Texas Senate with notice that he or she intends to veto a bill