This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Policy > Governance > Public Policy β Quiz 12 π Homepage π Download PDF Books π Premium PDF Books Public Policy Quiz 12 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. One's opinion about the role of government is primarily affected by A) Love interest's opinions. B) Career. C) Ideology. D) Parents. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ideology. 2. Topics that are at the top of the public's concerns and have the attention of political leaders ..... A) Public Policies. B) Public Agenda. C) Lobby. D) Forum. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Public Agenda. 3. Which theory suggests that public policy is formed as a result of the competition between different interest groups? A) Rational-choice theory. B) Pluralism. C) Group theory. D) Political systems theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Group theory. 4. A person whose job is to contact elected officials and convince them to vote in a particular way on a proposed law ..... A) Senator. B) Constituent. C) Candidate. D) Lobbyist. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lobbyist. 5. What is the policy agenda A) A list of laws and regulations that deal with a particular societal problem. B) A list of major problems/subjects the government is paying close attention to and trying to fix. C) How the government prioritizes its own needs when it comes to solving internal problems. D) A list of actions to be taken on a specific policy that has already been developed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A list of major problems/subjects the government is paying close attention to and trying to fix. 6. Which is NOT a strategy to evaluate the truthfulness of the media? A) Identify propaganda. B) Separate fact and opinion. C) Evaluate the source. D) Show the positive and negative effects. E) Detect bias. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Show the positive and negative effects. 7. Public school students have the right to wear black arm bands in school to protest the Vietnam war A) Shaw v. Reno. B) Tinker v. Monks. C) Brown v. Board of Education. D) Wisconsin v. Yoder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tinker v. Monks. 8. What document/Act/legislation created or ensured equal treatment for all students, and creates a 504 plan. A) Americans with Disabilities Act. B) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. C) Civil Rights Act. D) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. 9. Now that you have knowledge of types of public policy, what jobs are available to you? A) Politician. B) I can do anything now!. C) Government worker. D) Lobbyist. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I can do anything now!. 10. What step in the public policy process is for brainstorming ideas/solutions? A) Agenda Setting. B) Policy Adoption. C) Policy Implementation. D) Policy Formulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Policy Formulation. 11. Which house of Congress is based on population? A) Supreme Court. B) Senate. C) President. D) House of Representatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) House of Representatives. 12. The U.S. Constitution outlines the purpose and responsibilities of political parties. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 13. Public policy laws protect the rights of individuals to make a living and do business in a market economy A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 14. Scenario:The economy is experiencing high inflation. What type of policy might The Federal Reserve use to tackle this? A) Tight Money Policy. B) Easy Money Policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tight Money Policy. 15. Which of the following is a foreign policy issue? A) The president asks Congress to make legislation that will fix the homeless problem in America. B) Congress decides to pass a law that gives federal aid to public schools. C) The Supreme Court bans segregation in public schools in Brown V. Board of Education. D) The United States declares war on JAPAN after the attack at their military base. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The United States declares war on JAPAN after the attack at their military base. 16. ..... is a trade agreement between North American countries and includes the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. A) NAFTA. B) NATO. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NAFTA. 17. The following are examples of failures in the market. Except:Following are the examples of market failure. Except: A) Myopia is caused by short-sighted screen lighting due to screen lighting. B) Air pollution Air pollution. C) Akses sistem yang lengkap complete with access system. D) Simptom obesiti Obesity symptom. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Akses sistem yang lengkap complete with access system. 18. Which countries are not included in the G20's new "troika" mechanism? A) India. B) China. C) TΓΌrkiye. D) Australia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) India. 19. Which of the following demonstrates the media offering a forum for opposing viewpoints? A) A headline about a government official's mishandling of state funds. B) A debate is held between the candidates running for governor. C) A news story focuses on a local school's plan for improving test scores. D) A press conference regarding a controversial decision made by the governor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A debate is held between the candidates running for governor. 20. The Electoral College is referred to as a "winner take all" system. This means ..... CE.5f A) The winning candidate gets all the money. B) The winning candidate gets all the electoral votes for that state. C) The winning candidate gets a trophy and a check. D) The winning candidate becomes rich and famous and gets to be on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The winning candidate gets all the electoral votes for that state. 21. Which is not the policy of Field Marshal P. Phibun Songkhram in controlling foreigners (Chinese)? A) Excessive Profits Act. B) The Act prohibits charging interest exceeding the rate. C) Kasikorn Bank Misappropriation of Assets Act. D) Arms Import Tax Tax Act. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Arms Import Tax Tax Act. 22. "A constraining process whereby an institution changes to resemble other institutions facing the same environmental conditions."This statement refers to ..... A) Decoupling. B) Isomorphism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Isomorphism. 23. "They should allow different viewpoints about an issue to be heard, they should hold government officials accountable, and be a place where leaders can share their views." This is describing A) The United States. B) The media. C) The White House. D) Congress. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The media. 24. Can Mass media affect who runs for office? A) Yes. B) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 25. What is the name of the legislative branch of Ohio's state government? A) General Assembly. B) Governor General. C) Supreme Court. D) U.S. Congress. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) General Assembly. 26. What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch? A) Obey the law. B) Enforce the law. C) Make the law. D) Interpret the law. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Interpret the law. 27. Expansionary periods are an indicator of Economic growth periods? A) TRUE. B) FALSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 28. What is the term for the course of action/stance the government takes in response to an issue or problem? A) Social Regulations. B) Public Policy. C) Economic Regulations. D) Deregulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Public Policy. 29. 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. 30. 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. β PreviousNext βRelated QuizzesPolicy QuizzesPolitical Science QuizzesPublic Policy Quiz 1Public Policy Quiz 2Public Policy Quiz 3Public Policy Quiz 4Public Policy Quiz 5Public Policy Quiz 6Public Policy Quiz 7Public Policy Quiz 8 π Back to Homepage π Download PDF Books π Premium PDF Books