This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Policy > Governance > Public Policy – Quiz 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Public Policy Quiz 19 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The concept of sustainability requires that A) Economic growth does not exceed the renewal of natural capital. B) All sources of energy used in an economy must come from the sun. C) Global economic systems are based on the harvesting of natural products. D) Economies use equal portions of land, labor, and capital. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Economic growth does not exceed the renewal of natural capital. 2. Which of the following is NOT an international issue that may impact local policy making? A) Public health concerns during a pandemic. B) Economic success of a Virginia dairy farm. C) Habitat destruction that affects wildlife. D) Public safety following an act of terrorism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Economic success of a Virginia dairy farm. 3. What are some challenges that people in poverty face? A) Lack of access to health care. B) Education. C) Food insecurity. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 4. Which step in the policymaking process do key issues become priorities for public policy? A) Agenda setting. B) Policy adoption. C) Policy evaluation. D) Issue identification. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agenda setting. 5. What was the primary symbolic dimension of Moroccan claims discussed? A) Integrity. B) Fairness. C) Neutrality. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fairness. 6. Who/what is responsible for the day-to-day enforcement and administration of federal laws? A) Interest Groups. B) Executive Departments and Independent Agencies. C) Lobbyist. D) Grassroots Organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Executive Departments and Independent Agencies. 7. One way interest groups influence public policy is by A) Identifying issues. B) Contributing to campaigns. C) Lobbying government officials. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 8. Lobbying is ..... A) Individual (or group) that creates a plan of action to achieve a goal, to solve an issue [policymaker $\rightarrow$ lawmaker]. B) Government response to public issues. C) A conflict or a matter to be debated. D) Groups of people who work together for similar interests or goals. E) Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill. 9. Groups of individuals that work together to promote a point of view about an issue of concern are called (ex:MADD, NOW, PETA) ..... A) Public policyholders. B) Pollsters. C) Interest groups. D) Public officeholders. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Interest groups. 10. Welfare policy has the main goal of: A) Ensuring that our country it safe and healthy. B) Ensuring that other countries are safe and healthy. C) Ensuring safety, stability and overall well being of our citizens. D) Ensuring that laws are passed in favor of the citizens well being. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ensuring safety, stability and overall well being of our citizens. 11. Which branch of government administers the federal bureaucracy and appoints cabinet members? A) Legislative. B) Executive. C) Judicial. D) Democratic. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Executive. 12. How are interest groups different from political parties? A) Interest groups do not concentrate on influencing government policy and political parties do. B) Interest groups concentrate on influencing government policy and political parties concentrate on electing candidates. C) Interest groups use propaganda and political parties avoid using propaganda. D) There is no difference between both interest groups and political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interest groups concentrate on influencing government policy and political parties concentrate on electing candidates. 13. THE 5TH AMENDMENT GIVES THE RIGHT NOT TO TESTIFY AGAINST ..... A) YOUR PARENTS. B) YOURSELF. C) YOUR TEACHER. D) YOUR FRIEND. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) YOURSELF. 14. Which branch can propose an amendment as a way to overrule an unpopular judicial decision A) Legislative. B) State. C) Executive. D) Judicial. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Legislative. 15. Which of the following shows the media focusing public attention on a specific issue? A) Local news runs a week long story. B) A debate is held between two candidates. C) A press conference is held. D) The governor is interviewed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Local news runs a week long story. 16. Which one of the following institutions are not relevant to Elite Theory according to C. Wright Mills? A) Non-governmental institutions. B) Corporation. C) Military. D) Federal Government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Non-governmental institutions. 17. During an economic recession the Federal Reserve Banks will most likely react by ..... A) Easing money policy making it easier to lend money. B) Raising the discount rate to affect the monetary Supply. C) Tightening money policy making lending more difficult. D) Reducing open market transactions to reduce the money supply. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Raising the discount rate to affect the monetary Supply. 18. When developing a plan of action to address an issue, what would you do after identifying causes of the problem? A) Gather Evidence. B) Identify Causes. C) Study ways to address the issue. D) Develop a solution. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Study ways to address the issue. 19. This function of a political party refers to making sure the opposing party is doing what they are supposed to do. A) Inform & activate supporters. B) Act as a bonding agent. C) Govern. D) Act as a watchdog. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Act as a watchdog. 20. "Shrimp and seafood industries in Florida are concerned about the freshwater supply from Georgia. If the freshwater supply is reduced, Florida's shrimp and seafood industries could be harmed. " Who is responsible for resolving this dispute? A) Federal legislative branch. B) Federal executive branch. C) State legislatures. D) State judicial branch. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federal executive branch. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesPolicy QuizzesPublic Policy Quiz 1Public Policy Quiz 2Public Policy Quiz 3Public Policy Quiz 4Public Policy Quiz 5Public Policy Quiz 6Public Policy Quiz 7Public Policy Quiz 8Public Policy Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books