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The media primarily influences the making of public policy by

A
urging people to take action.
B
condemning specific policy initiatives.
C
promoting specific policy initiatives.
D
providing information about a policy.
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Political parties influence public policy by creating

A
task forces.
B
platforms.
C
panels of experts.
D
interest groups.
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Governments create public policy to address issues in what three main areas?

A
foreign, domestic, and social
B
economic, foreign, and education
C
social, economic, and foreign
D
foreign, transportation, and social
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The three steps governments follow to create public policy are

A
identifying a problem, publicizing a plan, and implementing policy.
B
identifying a problem, developing a plan, and referring it to Congress.
C
identifying a problem, referring it to Congress, and developing a plan.
D
identifying a problem, developing a plan, and implementing policy.
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Individual citizens can best influence public policy by

A
participating in public demonstrations, signing a petition, and voting.
B
signing a petition, participating in violent demonstrations, and voting.
C
assembling in front of a legislator’s home, writing a letter, and voting.
D
talking to the media, calling their representatives, and voting.
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Which would most likely hold a fundraising campaign to elect a pro-gun senator?

A
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?

A
special interest groups
B
college professors
C
government leaders
D
special task forces
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Who builds strong relations with foreign powers to ensure the nation’s safety?

A
congressmen and senators
B
presidents and vice presidents
C
diplomats and ambassadors
D
military chiefs and defense leaders
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The mediaThe militaryA task force

A
The media
B
The military
C
A task force

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