This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Policy > Governance > Public Policy – Quiz 57 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Public Policy Quiz 57 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which is the correct formula of unemployment rate? A) $U=\frac{Unemployed\ people}{Labor\ Force}\times100$. B) $U=\frac{Labor\ Force}{Unemployed\ people}\times100$. C) $U=\frac{Unemployed\ people}{Population}\times100$. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) $U=\frac{Unemployed\ people}{Labor\ Force}\times100$. 2. A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, by party, by business, or individuals A) Policy. B) Adoption. C) Policy makers. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Policy. 3. Abolished poll taxes. A) 23rd Amendment. B) 26th Amendment. C) 24th Amendment. D) 17th Amendment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 24th Amendment. 4. ..... :Elections host a secret ballot and people vote for the candidate they want to represent their party A) Caucus. B) Electoral college. C) Acceptance speech. D) Primary election. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Primary election. 5. Under due process, you have the right to have a ..... represent you even if you can't afford one. A) New suit/outfit. B) A parent. C) Judge. D) Lawyer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lawyer. 6. An anarchy is when: A) A government is led by only one person. B) There is no official government and everyone fends for themselves. C) People vote on every law or policy that comes through government. D) There is a military overthrow of the standing government in a country. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There is no official government and everyone fends for themselves. 7. Way to address a civic issue through acquisition of governmental power & influencing government decision making A) Political Process. B) Public Policy Process. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Political Process. 8. The policy agenda is A) A schedule of bills before congress. B) Priorities to which gov't officials devote time and energy. C) The issues the public considers important. D) A linkage institution between people and gov't. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Priorities to which gov't officials devote time and energy. 9. Sudden and rare major event that encourages support of a public policy ex:natural disaster A) Agenda. B) Politics stream. C) Focusing event. D) Indicator. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Focusing event. 10. School lunch regulations mandate nutritious meals. A) Regulation. B) Provision. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Regulation. 11. What is the first step in the policymaking process? A) Identifying problems and issues. B) Setting the public agenda. C) Formulating policies. D) Implementing policies. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Identifying problems and issues. 12. Which of the following type of tax is collected by state and local governments but not by the federal government? A) Tariffs. B) Excise tax. C) Sales tax. D) Income tax. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sales tax. 13. Kingdon defines policy agenda as a list ..... where government officials or related parties give serious attention to it at a certain time A) Issues. B) Problematic situations. C) Needs. D) Important notes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Issues. 14. How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the role for President? A) 435. B) 50. C) 100. D) 270. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 270. 15. Rising campaign costs give an advantage to what type of individuals? A) Middle-Class. B) Hardworking. C) Wealthy. D) Poor. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wealthy. 16. Local governments preparing a response to an international health crisis would most likely- A) Shut down international airline flights. B) Ask the military to policy the city. C) End visits by international travelers. D) Develop a public safety plan for the city. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Develop a public safety plan for the city. 17. What is the purpose of making laws in public policy? A) To advance a specific political ideology. B) To restrict individual rights and freedoms. C) To promote economic growth and development. D) To achieve a common goal or purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To achieve a common goal or purpose. 18. A person who views MSNBC for news would generally hold ..... values A) Religious. B) Conservative. C) Radical. D) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Liberal. 19. All of the following are international issues that may require policy decision by local government EXCEPT: A) Policies to protect the environment. B) Religious Movements. C) Public Health Concerns. D) Public Safety. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Religious Movements. 20. Under due process, your ..... should be appropriate for the crime. A) Promise. B) Punishment. C) Problem. D) Fine. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Punishment. 21. This model is concerned with the best interests of society. A) Institutional model. B) Model of reasoning. C) System model. D) Incremental change model. E) Leadership model. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Model of reasoning. 22. What is NOT one of the benefits of studying public policy? A) Gaining a better understanding of how public policy is made. B) Identifying the causes and effects of public policy. C) Promoting social justice and equity. D) Economic growth. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Economic growth. 23. Two original political parties A) Democrats and Republicans. B) Whigs and Anti-Federalists. C) Federalists and Anti-Federalists. D) Republicans & Whigs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Federalists and Anti-Federalists. 24. What is the job of the Legislative branch? A) Explain laws. B) Judicial Review. C) Enforce laws. D) Make laws. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Make laws. 25. The government enforces federal laws and sends convicted criminals to jail. A) Domestic Policy. B) Foreign Policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Domestic Policy. 26. Created to allow the free movement of goods between Canada, Mexico, and the US by lessening and eliminating tariffs A) NAFTA. B) NATO. C) EPA. D) Discretionary Spending. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NAFTA. 27. What is the role of government in public policy? A) To take actions that benefit the public. B) To enforce laws made by elected officials. C) To regulate how businesses are run. D) To set standards for large groups of people. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To take actions that benefit the public. 28. It is said to be a combination of laws, regulations, actions, policies and a lot of other factors concerning a given topic A) Public Cemetery. B) Public Policy. C) Public employees. D) Public School system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Public Policy. 29. What is the traditional color of the Democratic Party? A) Yellow. B) Blue. C) Red. D) Green. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Blue. 30. The policy of giving economic and military assistance to other countries is known as ..... A) Nation buildiing. B) Foreign policy. C) Foreign aid. D) Domestic aid. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Foreign policy. ← 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