Creating Public Policy Answers

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most likely

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issue executive orders.
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seek compromises.
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ask the courts for help.
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request advice of experts.
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Governments create public policy to address issues in what three main areas?

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foreign, domestic, and social
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economic, foreign, and education
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social, economic, and foreign
D
foreign, transportation, and social
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Political parties influence public policy by creating

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task forces.
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platforms.
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panels of experts.
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interest groups.
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Which best describes the difference between economic and social policies?

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Economic policies control the supply of money, while social policies manage spending.
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Economic policies address educational issues, while social policies regulate businesses.
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Economic policies fund public schools, while social policies provide Social Security.
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Economic policies manage taxes, while social policies provide public assistance.
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The three steps governments follow to create public policy are

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identifying a problem, publicizing a plan, and implementing policy.
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identifying a problem, developing a plan, and referring it to Congress.
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identifying a problem, referring it to Congress, and developing a plan.
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identifying a problem, developing a plan, and implementing policy.
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The media primarily influences the making of public policy by

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urging people to take action.
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condemning specific policy initiatives.
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promoting specific policy initiatives.
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providing information about a policy.
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Which would most likely hold a fundraising campaign to elect a pro-gun senator?

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a chamber of commerce
B
a group of individuals
C
a special interest group
D
a political party
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Who decides what problems should be addressed through fiscal policy?

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special interest groups
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college professors
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government leaders
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special task forces
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Who might write a letter to their representatives about a policy issue?

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individual citizens and the media
B
individual citizens and political parties
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interest groups and the media
D
interest groups and individual citizens

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