Practice Test

Question 2 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

Which is the best example of the process through which public policy is made?

Answer

Interest groups identify a rise in childhood obesity and give educators money to add physical activity in public schools.

Politicians identify an increase in accidents and give police departments money to enforce new speed limits on highways.

Educators identify that a school that needs replaced and give the school department money to construct a new building.

Health officials identify that a public hospital is too busy and give the health department money to hire more doctors.

Explanation

Public policy is a government decision or action used to address a public problem. Choice C follows that process: politicians recognize an increase in accidents and direct police departments to enforce new speed limits. The other choices incorrectly suggest that officials or interest groups directly give money to a government department or school system.

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