This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Policy > Governance > Public Policy – Quiz 16 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Public Policy Quiz 16 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest group is called a A) Whip. B) Lobbyist. C) Judge. D) Staffer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lobbyist. 2. Use this list to answer the next question.INTERNATIONAL ISSUES AND EVENTS*Respond to public health concerns*Planning for the public safety in the event of an act of terrorism*Preparing economic development policies in response to the emerging global economy. A) Local community centers. B) Local jury. C) Local church leaders. D) Local government officials. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Local government officials. 3. Amount of money owed by the government A) Fiscal year. B) Social welfare programs. C) Federal budget. D) National debt. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) National debt. 4. Issues that affect people all over the world A) Interest Groups. B) Pandemic. C) Issues. D) International Issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) International Issues. 5. The government makes laws because A) It is fun to work together. B) Making laws is easy and a simple process. C) They help fix problems and issues. D) That is their job and what they are paid to do. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They help fix problems and issues. 6. What is the practice of managing the use of resources carefully called? A) Environmental Science. B) Condensation. C) Conservation. D) Yield Science. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conservation. 7. We have noticed that the process of writing public policy is similar to what? A) The writing process. B) Mapping out a research paper. C) Talking to a friend. D) Revising, proofreading, editing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The writing process. 8. Who plays an important role in elections by emphasizing selected issues over and over again? A) Voters. B) Mass media. C) Citizens. D) Political parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mass media. 9. Women, Children, the elderly and disabled all are the main body who benefit from A) Welfare programs (Food stamps, government housing). B) Healthcare programs (i.e. Medicare and Medicaid). C) Government Spending programs. D) Education programs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Healthcare programs (i.e. Medicare and Medicaid). 10. A ..... is a person who is a member of a community, state, or country. A) Citizen. B) Legislative. C) Executive. D) Council. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Citizen. 11. Events that change the perception of problems or indicate that something is wrong A) Problem stream. B) Politics stream. C) Policy stream. D) Window of opportunity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Problem stream. 12. Means of communication that reaches a large audience A) Ideology. B) Lobbying. C) Mass media. D) Political Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mass media. 13. S5:Attempting to get a legislator to introduce, vote for or against a bill, is known as what? A) Gerrymandering. B) Due Process. C) Lobbying. D) Debating. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lobbying. 14. Which action is an example of political lobbying? A) The governor gives special advice to legislative members. B) A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters. C) The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns. D) A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws. 15. In the 4 stages of public policy, where does the "debate" stage usually occur? A) Legislative. B) Executive. C) Judicial. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Legislative. 16. When did India got independence A) August 18, 1947. B) August 15, 1947. C) August 17, 1947. D) August 16, 1947. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) August 15, 1947. 17. Which of the following is true of Conservative view on government? A) Active role of government. B) Middle ground between limited and active. C) Limited role. D) Economic opportunity promoted. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Limited role. 18. Which government type occurs when a military group overthrows the standing government and puts themselves in power instead? A) Dictatorship. B) Monarchy. C) Junta. D) Oligarchy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Junta. 19. When the media broadcasts a debate, how are they helping to set the public agenda? A) Showing opposing points of view. B) Lobbying. C) Telling people who to vote for. D) Holding government officials accountable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Showing opposing points of view. 20. What does the arabic term hogra mean? Why did Moroccans use the term to describe their freedom of circulation? A) Hogra means humiliation, unfairness, and attacks on one's dignity and as a form of racism and Moroccans felt that the visa process was a violation to their rights and dignity. B) Hogra means fairness and appreciativeness and Moroccans felt that the visa process was reasonable process to enter the EU. C) I do not remember. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hogra means humiliation, unfairness, and attacks on one's dignity and as a form of racism and Moroccans felt that the visa process was a violation to their rights and dignity. 21. One way individuals can influence public policy is by A) Participating in politics. B) Expressing opinions. C) Joining interest groups. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 22. DUE PROCESS MEANS THAT ALL CITIZENS ARE GUARANTEED ..... EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE COMMITTED CRIMES. A) A CAR. B) LOVE. C) FOOD. D) RIGHTS. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) RIGHTS. 23. Printed on a Federal Reserve note is this statement: "THIS NOTE IS LEGAL TENDER FOR ALL DEBTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE." This reflects money's function as A) A medium of exchange. B) A measure of value. C) A store of value. D) Any of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A medium of exchange. 24. " ..... a set of tools and techniques got decisions under uncertainty involving two or more intelligent opponents in which each opponent aspires to optimize his own decision at the expense of other opponents."This statement refers to ..... A) Elite Theory. B) Public Choice Theory. C) Group Theory. D) Game Theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Game Theory. 25. A stage in Tuckman's model that centered on getting used to each other and develop trust and productivity among group members. A) Norming. B) Forming. C) Performing. D) Storming. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Norming. 26. Join the millions who know what we need. Vote for John Mathers.What propaganda technique is being used? A) Cardstacking. B) Glittering generality. C) Plainfolk. D) Bandwagon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bandwagon. 27. Which list below only contains Renewable Resources? A) Wind, Sunlight, Coal, Minerals. B) Sunlight, Water, Trees, Wind. C) Minerals, Oil, Coal, Natural Gas. D) Only Sunlight and Wind. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sunlight, Water, Trees, Wind. 28. Which of the following is a way Congress influences foreign policy? A) Congress nominates high-ranking military officials. B) Congress commands the armed forces. C) Congress approves executive agreements. D) Congress passes appropriation bills regarding military spending. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Congress passes appropriation bills regarding military spending. 29. Who plays an important role in elections by emphasizing selected issues? A) Political party. B) Candidate. C) Individual. D) Mass media. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mass media. 30. What is the purpose of policy implementation? A) To carry out public policies. B) To apply the government's policy to the problem. C) To identify the problem that requires government action. D) To develop support for a specific policy proposal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To carry out public policies. ← PreviousNext →Related 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 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books