Creating Public Policy

Question 1

The media primarily influences the making of public policy by

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providing information about a policy.

Question 2

Who might write a letter to their representatives about a policy issue?

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interest groups and individual citizens

Question 3

The primary way officials identify problems that public policy can address is by

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listening to public interest groups.

Question 4

The first step in creating a public policy involves

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identifying a problem.

Question 5

Governments create public policy to address issues in what three main areas?

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social, economic, and foreign

Question 6

Which would most likely hold a fundraising campaign to elect a pro-gun senator?

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a special interest group

Question 7

Who builds strong relations with foreign powers to ensure the nation’s safety?

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diplomats and ambassadors

Question 8

The three steps governments follow to create public policy are

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identifying a problem, developing a plan, and implementing policy.

Question 9

Once a policy is developed to address an issue, who implements and enforces it?

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government agencies and police forces

Question 10

What does fiscal policy most closely focus on?

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Managing taxes and spending.

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