This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Policy > Governance > Public Policy – Quiz 65 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Public Policy Quiz 65 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which branch makes the laws? A) Executive. B) Legislative. C) Judicial. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Legislative. 2. What is the THIRD step in the lawmaking process? A) Debate. B) Committees. C) Vote. D) Idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Debate. 3. What are numerical indicators of social, political, or economic phenomena, such as birth rates, voter turnout, or employment levels? A) Regulatory policy. B) Policy analysis. C) Policy study. D) Quantitative data. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quantitative data. 4. The United States currency is backed by gold. A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False. 5. The national personal income tax is a ..... tax. A) Proportional. B) Regressive. C) Progressive. D) Benefits Recieved. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Progressive. 6. Violating a law might be a crime or might carry CIVIL RIGHTS. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 7. Which of the following is NOT a role of Chief Executive? A) Appointing officials. B) Leading the bureaucracy. C) Conduct Cabinet meetings. D) Propose laws to Congress. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Propose laws to Congress. 8. Ideology that seeks to keep in place the structures of society (smaller government) A) Radical. B) Liberal. C) Conservative. D) Reactionary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conservative. 9. -focusing attention on selected issues-hold government officials accountable ..... government communicates with public The media influences public policy in many ways. Which way is missing from the chart above? A) Participating in politics. B) Appointing government officials. C) Appealing to the public directly. D) Offering a forum for opposing viewpoints. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Offering a forum for opposing viewpoints. 10. In a direct democracy ..... A) People vote on policy issues. B) Representatives make and decide on policy issues. C) A central government controls policy. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) People vote on policy issues. 11. Which of the following bureaucratic institutions is primarily responsible for coordinating American intelligence activities abroad? A) Department of Defense. B) Federal Bureau of Investigation. C) Federal Communications Commission. D) Central Intelligence Agency. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Central Intelligence Agency. 12. Which of the following is the EARLIEST example of American politicians trying to shape public opinion? A) Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. B) Abolitionist newspapers published in the years before the Civil War. C) The publication of The Federalist Papers. D) Franklin D. Roosevelt's fireside chats. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The publication of The Federalist Papers. 13. The main purpose of a Political Action Committee is to A) Chose a candidate to run for office. B) Bring new issues to the front of candidates attention. C) Raise public opinions of key issues. D) Raise money for candidates who support their views. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Raise money for candidates who support their views. 14. What are elected officials doing when they use the media to hold a news conference? A) Enforcing laws. B) Giving and opinion poll. C) Communicating with the public. D) Passing laws. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Communicating with the public. 15. Boundaries established by rivers, oceans, deserts, mountains, etc. are based on ..... A) Geometric features. B) Physical features. C) Human features. D) Access to Natural Resources. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Physical features. 16. What is in Bahasa of "Head of Public Policy for the Indonesian Employers' Association" ? A) Chair of Public Policy of the Indonesian Employers' Association. B) Chair of Political Policy of the Indonesian Employers' Association. C) Chair of Public Policy of the Indonesian Workers Association. D) Chairman of General Policy of the Indonesian Traders Association. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chair of Public Policy of the Indonesian Employers' Association. 17. Which renewable resource gets its direct energy from the sun? A) Geothermal. B) Solar. C) Wind. D) Hydrogen. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Solar. 18. Which branch of government has the power to check another branch by threatening new regulations if a bill should pass. A) Legislative. B) Executive. C) Judicial. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Executive. 19. What is a two party system? A) Two events are scheduled at the same time. B) This refers to Communism and Socialism. C) Refers to having third parties and dominant parties. D) Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans. 20. Proposals that have been developed to address issues A) Problem stream. B) Policy stream. C) Politics stream. D) Window of opportunity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Policy stream. ← 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