Public Policy Quiz 63 (20 MCQs)

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1. Regulations that protect public interests such as health, safety, the environment, and relationships in a community

Correct Answer: B) Social regulations.

2. Who has the greatest influence on decisions made by local government officials?

Correct Answer: A) Citizens.

3. Which of the following is an example of public policy?

Correct Answer: C) A city council passing a new law regulating plastic bag use.

4. The legislative branch at the federal level is the

Correct Answer: B) U.S. Congress.

5. Which of the following is an example of domestic policy?

Correct Answer: B) Healthcare.

6. #1-2 Branch:Legislative, Gov't. Level: .....

Correct Answer: C) Local.

7. Refers to the use of information technologies in relation to any nursing functions and actions of nurses.

Correct Answer: A) Nursing Informatics.

8. Which is an example of local government enforcing federal environmental policy?

Correct Answer: A) Implementing curbside recycling.

9. What is the primary responsibility of bureaucracies in public policy implementation?

Correct Answer: C) Conducting day-to-day operation of government.

10. When a candidate expresses his feelings or beliefs about an issue, they are using what technique?

Correct Answer: A) Opinion.

11. Money granted by Congress or a state legislature for a specific purpose

Correct Answer: B) Appropriations.

12. The Legislative Branch

Correct Answer: B) Makes new laws.

13. This is a group whose members share a common goal; they try & promote their interests by influencing government policy and decision making

Correct Answer: B) Interest Group.

14. In public hearings, which participant is important?

Correct Answer: A) Witness.

15. To intentionally abstain from buying a product, or dealing with a person, organisation or country, as an expression of protest.

Correct Answer: D) Boycott.

16. Which of the following is a way in which the mass media commonly influence public policy & the public agenda?

Correct Answer: A) Publishing editorials and op-ed pieces to identify important issues.

17. Is this public policy? Governor Hogan provides economic relief for small business.

Correct Answer: A) Yes.

18. If and economy experiences a dramatic rise in prices, which fiscal policy action could be taken?

Correct Answer: C) Reducing government spending.

19. Type of government ruled by one leader. Usually a King.

Correct Answer: B) Monarchy.

20. What type of interest groups want better wages and working conditions for workers?

Correct Answer: C) Labor Union Groups.