This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Policy > Governance > Public Policy – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Public Policy Quiz 13 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. Which step in the policymaking process do key issues become priorities for public policy? A) Agenda setting. B) Issue identification. C) Policy adoption. D) Policy evaluation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agenda setting. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Lobbying is ..... A) Groups of people who work together for similar interests or goals. B) A conflict or a matter to be debated. C) Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill. D) Individual (or group) that creates a plan of action to achieve a goal, to solve an issue [policymaker $\rightarrow$ lawmaker]. E) Government response to public issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill. 7. Groups of individuals that work together to promote a point of view about an issue of concern are called (ex:MADD, NOW, PETA) ..... A) Pollsters. B) Interest groups. C) Public officeholders. D) Public policyholders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interest groups. 8. 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. 9. Which branch of government administers the federal bureaucracy and appoints cabinet members? A) Judicial. B) Legislative. C) Executive. D) Democratic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Executive. 10. 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. 11. THE 5TH AMENDMENT GIVES THE RIGHT NOT TO TESTIFY AGAINST ..... A) YOUR PARENTS. B) YOUR FRIEND. C) YOUR TEACHER. D) YOURSELF. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) YOURSELF. 12. Which branch can propose an amendment as a way to overrule an unpopular judicial decision A) Judicial. B) State. C) Executive. D) Legislative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Legislative. 13. 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. 14. Which one of the following institutions are not relevant to Elite Theory according to C. Wright Mills? A) Non-governmental institutions. B) Federal Government. C) Military. D) Corporation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Non-governmental institutions. 15. During an economic recession the Federal Reserve Banks will most likely react by ..... A) Raising the discount rate to affect the monetary Supply. B) Tightening money policy making lending more difficult. C) Reducing open market transactions to reduce the money supply. D) Easing money policy making it easier to lend money. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Raising the discount rate to affect the monetary Supply. 16. When developing a plan of action to address an issue, what would you do after identifying causes of the problem? A) Gather Evidence. B) Develop a solution. C) Study ways to address the issue. D) Identify Causes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Study ways to address the issue. 17. This function of a political party refers to making sure the opposing party is doing what they are supposed to do. A) Govern. B) Inform & activate supporters. C) Act as a watchdog. D) Act as a bonding agent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Act as a watchdog. 18. "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) State judicial branch. B) Federal executive branch. C) State legislatures. D) Federal legislative branch. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Federal executive branch. 19. This was created after World War II to promote worldwide cooperation, but it has no military authority. A) NATO. B) Warsaw Pact. C) Berlin Wall. D) United Nations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) United Nations. 20. Which of the following is NOT a factor in public policy A) Interest Groups. B) Media. C) Department Stores. D) Individuals. E) International Issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Department Stores. 21. Which of the following was NOT a problem that emerged as result of Ohio's first plan of government (Constitution of 1802)? A) Overworked Supreme Court. B) Debt Problem. C) General Assembly with too much power. D) Governor with too much power. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Governor with too much power. 22. Anything that occurs naturally in the environment and is used by people is called a- A) Population. B) Environmental Problem. C) Natural Resource. D) Environmental Resource. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Natural Resource. 23. Which statement is correct about the inflation problem? A) Overall products have increased demand. B) Overall product prices have increased. C) Overall products are in less demand. D) The overall product price is lower. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Overall product prices have increased. 24. Local governments preparing a response for an international health crisis would most likely- A) Shut down international airline flights. B) End visits by international travellers. C) Ask the military to police the city. D) Develop a public safety plan for the city. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Develop a public safety plan for the city. 25. Once the candidate wins the nomination they give an ..... speech. A) Negative. B) Acceptance. C) Artistic. D) Concession. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Acceptance. 26. The media's role in the government is to do what ..... A) Give only "true" reports on government officials. B) Act as a Government Watchdog. C) Veto Bills. D) Create specific legislation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Act as a Government Watchdog. 27. What is povertry itself? A) When your basic needs aren't met. B) When your begging in th streets. C) When you don't have a job. D) When you don't have money. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When your basic needs aren't met. 28. Which of the following accurately completes the graphic? A) Characteristics of money. B) Types of Money. C) Federal Reserve notes. D) Functions of Money. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Functions of Money. 29. Which of these is an example of lobbying by an interest group? A) A hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists. B) An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator. C) A group of citizens asks city officials for a schedule of public hearings. D) A neighborhood association backs a candidate for an election. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator. 30. What are groups of people who work together for similar interests or goals called? A) Common Good. B) Interest Groups. C) Direct Financial Assistance. D) Deregulation. 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