This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Policy > Governance > Public Policy – Quiz 26 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Public Policy Quiz 26 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is not a duty of a citizen? A) Obey laws. B) Pay taxes. C) Register to vote. D) Serve in the armed forces if called. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Register to vote. 2. What is the purpose of problem identification in policymaking? A) To identify the problem that requires government action. B) To craft an acceptable course of action. C) To determine if a policy was effective and why or why not. D) To develop support for a specific policy proposal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To identify the problem that requires government action. 3. Which department of agency oversees economic sanctions? A) Dept of Justice. B) Dept of Treasury. C) Dept of Defense. D) Dept of State. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dept of Treasury. 4. Why are canned food drives held? A) To help city administrators fulfill their responsibilities. B) To help state agencies distribute benefits. C) To help county officials meet their obligations. D) To help private community groups support those in need. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To help private community groups support those in need. 5. What is the step in the policy making process when a governor signs a policy into law? A) Policy adoption. B) Policy formulation. C) Agenda setting. D) Policy evaluation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Policy adoption. 6. In terms of diplomatic relations with major countries, which country will President Xi Jinping visit for the first time? A) Germany. B) Russia. C) Japan. D) USA. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Russia. 7. Which of the following is the most influential role of the media in the policymaking process? A) Sets the national agenda. B) Helps politicians make their reputations. C) Holds members of Congress accountable to the public. D) Investigates potential scandals in the government. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sets the national agenda. 8. Foreign Policy Powers:The President can ..... A) Declare war. B) Command the armed forces. C) Appropriate money. D) Ratify treaties with other nations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Command the armed forces. 9. Which of these is a function of a free press? A) To inform citizens of the actions of the government. B) To provide advertising for the political party in power. C) To strengthen the public image of the president. D) To promote the actions of business leaders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To inform citizens of the actions of the government. 10. The president gives a speech each year to update Americans on ongoing issues and laws he'd like Congress to pass. This speech is called A) American Speech. B) State of the Union. C) Executive Speech. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) State of the Union. 11. Which is not a way individuals can influence public policy? A) Obtaining a job. B) Using social media. C) Voting. D) Joining interest groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Obtaining a job. 12. In the last election, Maggie Jones voted for a candidate who shares her views on maintaining a clean environment. Maggie's action shows one way she A) Fulfill her civic duty. B) Registers to vote. C) Can be a lobbyist. D) Can influence public policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Can influence public policy. 13. How are long-term solutions implemented? A) Through bribing citizens with goods. B) Making new laws and enforcing them. C) Following Best Practices and providing incentives. D) Replacing officials for new decisions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Following Best Practices and providing incentives. 14. How old must you be to serve as President? A) 40. B) 32. C) 35. D) 42. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 35. 15. The time frame in which it is best to act on a particular public policy since the surrounding circumstances are favorable for approval A) Policy stream. B) Window of opportunity. C) Problem stream. D) Politics stream. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Window of opportunity. 16. When talking about monetary policy, the government can A) Change tax rates. B) Change the reserve requirment. C) Change government spending. D) Change government spending and taxes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Change the reserve requirment. 17. Money that has value simply because the government says it does is called A) Commodity money. B) Fiat money. C) Representative money. D) Currency. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fiat money. 18. All of the following are ways interest groups influence public policy EXCEPT ..... A) Lobbying government officials. B) Making political contributions. C) Running candidates for office. D) Identifying issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Running candidates for office. 19. Natural capital includes ecosystem capital plus A) Natural forms of energy, such as solar, wind, and flowing water. B) Nonrenewable resources such as fossil fuels. C) Money available to invest in growing industry. D) All of the products of photosynthesis in the biosphere. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nonrenewable resources such as fossil fuels. 20. What point is not among the ethical considerations that should be taken into account when studying public policy? A) War. B) Consent. C) Objectivity. D) Dissemination. E) Confidentiality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) War. 21. The public policy-making process can be divided into four main stages: A) Agenda setting, policy formulation, policy implementation, and policy evaluation. B) Problem identification, policy formulation, policy implementation, and policy termination. C) Agenda setting, problem identification, policy implementation, and policy evaluation. D) Agenda setting, policy formulation, policy monitoring, and policy termination. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agenda setting, policy formulation, policy implementation, and policy evaluation. 22. What is the role of interest groups in the democratic process? A) To promote the public interest. B) To influence government officials. C) To carry out research and write policy proposals. D) To mobilize grassroots support. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To influence government officials. 23. Belief system that feels the government should not change policies (political, economic, or social); keep things the same A) Reactionary. B) Radical. C) Conservative. D) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conservative. 24. The central bank was established primarily to protect against control by which country? A) China. B) Japan. C) German. D) England. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Japan. 25. The cartoon shows that the media should A) Never be biased. B) Evaluate sources. C) Believe everyone's opinions. D) Always tell the truth. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Never be biased. 26. Who is in charge of fiscal policy? A) Government. B) Federal Reserve. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Government. 27. Who is the leader for the state of Ohio? A) Congress. B) Governor. C) Judicial. D) President. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Governor. 28. A government where the citizens have some individual rights. A) Unlimited government. B) Limited government. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Limited government. 29. If you feel a playground in your neighborhood is unsafe, what action may a citizen take that best addresses their issue? A) Attending a city council meeting. B) Attending a school board meeting. C) Writing letters to officials. D) Sending signed petitions by voters. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Attending a city council meeting. 30. Public policy is fixed and unchanging. A) False. B) True. 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