Creating Public Policy

Question 1

The three steps governments follow to create public policy are

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

Question 2

Individual citizens can best influence public policy by

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participating in public demonstrations, signing a petition, and voting.

Question 3

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

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interest groups and individual citizens

Question 4

What does fiscal policy most closely focus on?

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Managing taxes and spending.

Question 5

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

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social, economic, and foreign

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 first step in creating a public policy involves

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identifying a problem.

Question 8

Political parties influence public policy by creating

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platforms.

Question 9

Who decides what problems should be addressed through fiscal policy?

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government leaders

Question 10

The media primarily influences the making of public policy by

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providing information about a policy.

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