Question 1

Characterize the ways that organized interest groups influence policy. What trends are occurring relative to interest groups and their impact on U.S. policy?

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According to Vaughan and Arsneault, nonp...

Question 2

Explain incremental policymaking.

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Policymaking that is done via ...

Question 3

Discuss how the U.S. (a) size and (b) structure of government can make it difficult to enact policies.

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The government deals with complex issues...

Question 4

Examine the reasons that the U.S. government has grown to its current size.

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Students can discuss growth because of t...

Question 5

______ is our system of government, in which the federal government shares authority with states and local governments in areas of public policy.

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A)   Federalism
B)   Executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government
C)   Policy output
D)   Market failureE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Courts utilize ______ to help make a current decision.

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A)   precedent
B)   decentralization
C)   issue networks
D)   initial briefsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Lay out the components of the executive branch of the federal government.

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The Office of the Pr...

Question 8

Understanding the system of government is important for students of public policy because ______.

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A)   it enables us to see the constraints of our form of government on policy making
B)   it enables us to assess constraints on policy development and the opportunities that exist within the system to develop solutions through policy
C)   it enables us to see how the system of government is completely unrelated to policy
D)   it enables us to see how flawed the system actually isE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Provide an example of an informal policy actor.

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An informal policy actor is an individua...

Question 10

How is the role of the judiciary in the making of public policy different from that of the executive and legislative branches?

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The major difference is that the judicia...

Question 11

Federal ______ grants are transfer of federal dollars to the states where the states have substantial discretion in how to spend the money to meet the needs of their citizens.

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A)   categorical
B)   regulatory
C)   block
D)   stimulusE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

How do vetoes impact policy making?

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To become a law, a policy must...

Question 13

Provide an example of a cabinet-level department.

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An example of a cabinet-level department...

Question 14

Which statement accurately reflects the activity of lobbying by interest groups?

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A)   Lobbying refers to putting illegal pressure on legislators.
B)   Lobbying refers to making contributions to legislators to influence their votes.
C)   Lobbying refers to testifying before Congress.
D)   Lobbying refers to supplying information on policy positions to legislators.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

What is the difference between a block grant and a categorical grant?

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Block grants are transfer of federal dol...

Question 16

One of the biggest differences between a cabinet-level department (agency)  and an independent regulatory commission is that ______.

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A)   the president may not remove a commissioner of an independent regulatory commission because of policy disagreements
B)   independent regulatory commissions are part of the judicial branch
C)   an independent regulatory commission does not make policy
D)   only cabinet department heads are confirmed by the SenateE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Review the ways that members of the public can influence policy making.

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The public can vote, join inte...

Question 18

Summarize the effects of government growth.

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Government impacts everyday life to a gr...

Question 19

Federal cabinet departments and major agencies such as the FAA and FDA are found in which branch of government?

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A)   executive
B)   legislative
C)   judicial
D)   state and localE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Discuss the role of each branch of government in policy making.

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Legislative--develop and enact...

Exam 2: Government Institutions and Policy Actors

Examine the reasons that the U.S. government has grown to its current size.

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Characterize the ways that organized interest groups influence policy. What trends are occurring relative to interest groups and their impact on U.S. policy?

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Courts utilize ______ to help make a current decision.

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Understanding the system of government is important for students of public policy because ______.

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Which statement accurately reflects the activity of lobbying by interest groups?

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Summarize the effects of government growth.

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Federal cabinet departments and major agencies such as the FAA and FDA are found in which branch of government?

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What is the difference between a block grant and a categorical grant?

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Lay out the components of the executive branch of the federal government.

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Federal ______ grants are transfer of federal dollars to the states where the states have substantial discretion in how to spend the money to meet the needs of their citizens.

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Discuss the role of each branch of government in policy making.

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Provide an example of an informal policy actor.

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One of the biggest differences between a cabinet-level department (agency) and an independent regulatory commission is that ______.

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Explain incremental policymaking.

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Discuss how the U.S. (a) size and (b) structure of government can make it difficult to enact policies.

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How do vetoes impact policy making?

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______ is our system of government, in which the federal government shares authority with states and local governments in areas of public policy.

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Review the ways that members of the public can influence policy making.

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Provide an example of a cabinet-level department.

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How is the role of the judiciary in the making of public policy different from that of the executive and legislative branches?

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