This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Policy > Governance > Public Policy – Quiz 95 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Public Policy Quiz 95 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Voters could compel legislators to place a bill on the ballot for approval A) Initiative. B) Referendum. C) Recall. D) Direct election of senators. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Referendum. 2. The Virginia General Assembly and US Congress are similar in that both- A) Check the US courts. B) Prepare biennial budgets. C) Approve annual budgets. D) Are bicameral legislatures. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Are bicameral legislatures. 3. If the economy is in recession, the FED will typically: A) Lower interest rates. B) Sell more government bonds. C) Increase the required reserve ratio. D) Convert to Socialism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lower interest rates. 4. Headline-"CDC Warns the Flu Virus Will Be the Worst In VA History." What is the role of the media in setting the public agenda? A) Identifying candidates. B) Broadcasting different points of view. C) Holding officials accountable. D) Focusing public's attention on selected issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Focusing public's attention on selected issues. 5. In the electoral college system, the ..... of the state is most important when deciding who wins. A) Importance. B) Size. C) Population. D) Wealth. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Population. 6. Where would you most likely find a traditional economy? A) United States. B) Germany. C) China. D) Developing countries. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Developing countries. 7. FCC policy of allowing political opponents equal campaign time on the air A) New York Times Rule. B) JFK and Nixon. C) Political Socialization. D) Equal Time Doctrine. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Equal Time Doctrine. 8. S1:Who is/are the leader(s) of the executive branch for a town or city? A) Governor. B) Mayor. C) Chairman. D) Senator. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mayor. 9. Scenario:The economy is experiencing high unemployment. Which tool would be most appropriate for Congress to address this? A) Increase taxes. B) Decrease government spending. C) Decrease taxes. D) Do nothing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Decrease taxes. 10. ..... is any harmful material in the environment. A) Global warming. B) Pollution. C) Conservation. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pollution. 11. The theory that power shared between many groups produces the best outcomes in society and government. In politics it is essentially a competition for representation of the policy preferences of different interest groups in government A) Legal Action. B) Pluralism. C) Free-market System. D) Self-government. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pluralism. 12. Problems that require government action A) Issues. B) Pandemic. C) Media. D) International Issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Issues. 13. The key to a successful sample is to have a sample that A) Is exactly five percent of the population that is being polled. B) Is polled only when it is ensured that they have enough time to answer the questions. C) Each participant is hand selected according to political views. D) Accurately reflects the population. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Accurately reflects the population. 14. A survey taken to measure public opinion A) Public opinion. B) Poll. C) Propaganda. D) Mass media. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Poll. 15. Negotiation/compromise with peers to harmonize goals or to teach mutually acceptable decisions A) Bargaining. B) Persuasion. C) Majority building. D) Command. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bargaining. 16. What is the role of parties in the political process and public policy development? A) To promote voter interest and participation. B) To build coalitions based on shared beliefs. C) To get their candidates elected to office. D) To translate objectives into laws and policies. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To get their candidates elected to office. 17. Compelling Amish students to attend school past the 8th grade violates the Free Exercise Clause of the 1st Amendment A) Wisconsin v. Yoder. B) Engel v. Vitale. C) United States v. Lopez. D) Baker v. Carr. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wisconsin v. Yoder. 18. How many objectives does the zero to forever strategy have? A) Four. B) Ten. C) Five. D) Six. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Five. 19. How is the United Nations funded? A) Voluntary dues given by countries. B) Taxes. C) Every country gives 1 million dollars a year. D) It is not funded and will soon dissolve. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Voluntary dues given by countries. 20. A man was caught on tape robbing a gas station. He was arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary. A) Military Law. B) Juvenile Law. C) Civil Law. D) Criminal Law. 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