Identify three significant problems involved in evaluating public programs.

What will be an ideal response?


The student could name any three of the following five problems: (1) determining the specified goals; (2) measuring progress toward those goals; (3) determining the target population(s); (4) assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the program; or (5) determining the values that are paramount in guiding the evaluation.

Political Science

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In response to the Boston Tea Party, the British Parliament passed the _________ in 1774.

A. Bill of Rights B. Mayflower Compact C. Coercive Acts D. Articles of Confederation

Political Science

A parliamentary system is different from the U.S. congressional system mainly due to __________

a. commonwealths and the monarchy sharing a federal relationship b. parliamentary government requiring monthly elections c. parliamentary systems requiring a king d. executive and judicial officials being responsible to the legislature in parliament

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An excise tax is a tax on

a. Social Security payments. b. imported goods. c. specific goods and services, usually by the unit. d. the wealthiest individuals. e. the poor.

Political Science

Which of the following factors is NOT likely to make a country a more attractive location for international business?

A. Democratic regimes B. Planned economies C. Strong protection of property rights D. Market-based economic policies

Political Science