Creating Public Policy

Question 1

An interest group hires lobbyists to

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influence legislators.

Question 2

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

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government agencies and police forces

Question 3

The media primarily influences the making of public policy by

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providing information about a policy.

Question 4

What does fiscal policy most closely focus on?

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Managing taxes and spending.

Question 5

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

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interest groups and individual citizens

Question 6

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

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diplomats and ambassadors

Question 7

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

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listening to public interest groups.

Question 8

most likely

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seek compromises.

Question 9

The three steps governments follow to create public policy are

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

Question 10

Which best describes the difference between economic and social policies?

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Economic policies manage taxes, while social policies provide public assistance.

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