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

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taking testimony from educators.
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keeping track of media reports.
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listening to public interest groups.
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traveling across the country.
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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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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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Who builds strong relations with foreign powers to ensure the nation’s safety?

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congressmen and senators
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presidents and vice presidents
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diplomats and ambassadors
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military chiefs and defense leaders
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Once a policy is developed to address an issue, who implements and enforces it?

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government agencies and police forces
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citizens and specialized businesses
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lobbyists and interest groups
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legislators and judicial officials
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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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Individual citizens can best influence public policy by

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participating in public demonstrations, signing a petition, and voting.
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signing a petition, participating in violent demonstrations, and voting.
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assembling in front of a legislator’s home, writing a letter, and voting.
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talking to the media, calling their representatives, and voting.
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pass lawspromote lawsidentify problemssolve problems

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pass laws
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promote laws
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identify problems
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solve problems
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An interest group hires lobbyists to

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raise money for politicians.
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influence legislators.
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enact laws in its favor.
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handle tough problems.
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One way government solves problems is by

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making new laws.
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creating public policy.
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financing a military.
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expanding regulations.

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