Question 1

What is a policy tool that encourages a desired behaviour, without providing direct incentives or disincentives to ensure compliance?

Accepted Answer

A)  nudging 
B)  coaxing 
C)  creative compliance 
D)  regulation 
A)  nudging 
B)  coaxing 
C)  creative compliance 
D)  regulation A

Question 2

Public sector unions often argue in favour of back-to-work legislation to resolve labour disputes with government employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Some of the most largest and powerful unions in Canada work on behalf of public servants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Conservatives tend to favour universal approaches to entitlement programs, while Liberals tend to favour means-testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Sales taxes are said to be harmonized when they match the corporate income tax rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements about balanced budget legislation is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  more than half of the provinces have, at one point, established these laws 
B)  they are designed to prevent governments from running budget deficits 
C)  some impose salary cuts on ministers whose governments run a deficit 
D)  All of the above 
A)  more than half of the provinces have, at one point, established these laws 
B)  they are designed to prevent governments from running budget deficits 
C)  some impose salary cuts on ministers whose governments run a deficit 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Most provinces and territories do not supplement Canada Student Loans with their own student loan and grant programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The governing mantra for public servants is "fearless advice and loyal implementation".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a result of the principal-agent problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  lines of accountability can become blurred 
B)  the principles of responsible government could be at risk 
C)  distrust can develop between elected officials and bureaucrats 
D)  None of the above 
A)  lines of accountability can become blurred 
B)  the principles of responsible government could be at risk 
C)  distrust can develop between elected officials and bureaucrats 
D)  None of the above

Question 10

Define pluralism and explain its role in Canadian politics.

Accepted Answer

Pluralism is the incorporation of divers

Question 11

What is financial support provided by government to citizens with no other recourse to income known as?

Accepted Answer

A)  social assistance 
B)  tax credits 
C)  stimulus spending 
D)  baby bonus 
A)  social assistance 
B)  tax credits 
C)  stimulus spending 
D)  baby bonus

Question 12

Where is a harmonized sales tax (HST), or one that combines both federal and provincial rates, used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quebec 
B)  Ontario and Manitoba 
C)  Alberta and British Columbia 
D)  Ontario and Atlantic Canada 
A)  Quebec 
B)  Ontario and Manitoba 
C)  Alberta and British Columbia 
D)  Ontario and Atlantic Canada

Question 13

A white paper outlines a government's proposed course of action in a policy area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Sales is an example of ________ taxation.

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect 
B)  value-added 
C)  direct 
D)  sin 
A)  indirect 
B)  value-added 
C)  direct 
D)  sin

Question 15

Which of the following is not a core responsibility of the Treasury Board?

Accepted Answer

A)  supply management 
B)  organization of the bureaucracy 
C)  fiscal management 
D)  determining priorities of departmental spending 
A)  supply management 
B)  organization of the bureaucracy 
C)  fiscal management 
D)  determining priorities of departmental spending

Question 16

The partisan allocation of government spending to select constituencies, especially those districts held by the governing party, is known as cod barrel politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A left-wing approach to budgeting supports delaying spending increases in times of budget surplus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Using an example, describe how the public-policy cycle functions in Canada.

Accepted Answer

The public-policy cycle is the common st

Question 19

How do tax credits work, and what purpose do they serve?

Accepted Answer

Tax credits are an income tax provision

Question 20

________ holds that the diversity of perspectives in a society should be reflected in the shaping of public policy.

Accepted Answer

A)  populism 
B)  pluralism 
C)  rational choice theory 
D)  All of the above 
A)  populism 
B)  pluralism 
C)  rational choice theory 
D)  All of the above

What is a policy tool that encourages a desired behaviour, without providing direct incentives or disincentives to ensure compliance?

Public sector unions often argue in favour of back-to-work legislation to resolve labour disputes with government employers.

Some of the most largest and powerful unions in Canada work on behalf of public servants.

Conservatives tend to favour universal approaches to entitlement programs, while Liberals tend to favour means-testing.

Sales taxes are said to be harmonized when they match the corporate income tax rate.

Which of the following statements about balanced budget legislation is accurate?

Most provinces and territories do not supplement Canada Student Loans with their own student loan and grant programs.

The governing mantra for public servants is "fearless advice and loyal implementation".

Which of the following is a result of the principal-agent problem?

Define pluralism and explain its role in Canadian politics.

What is financial support provided by government to citizens with no other recourse to income known as?

Where is a harmonized sales tax (HST), or one that combines both federal and provincial rates, used?

A white paper outlines a government's proposed course of action in a policy area.

Sales is an example of ________ taxation.

Which of the following is not a core responsibility of the Treasury Board?

The partisan allocation of government spending to select constituencies, especially those districts held by the governing party, is known as cod barrel politics.

A left-wing approach to budgeting supports delaying spending increases in times of budget surplus.

Using an example, describe how the public-policy cycle functions in Canada.

How do tax credits work, and what purpose do they serve?

________ holds that the diversity of perspectives in a society should be reflected in the shaping of public policy.

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Exam 8: Public Policy and the Bureaucracy

What is a policy tool that encourages a desired behaviour, without providing direct incentives or disincentives to ensure compliance?

Public sector unions often argue in favour of back-to-work legislation to resolve labour disputes with government employers.

Some of the most largest and powerful unions in Canada work on behalf of public servants.

Conservatives tend to favour universal approaches to entitlement programs, while Liberals tend to favour means-testing.

Sales taxes are said to be harmonized when they match the corporate income tax rate.

Which of the following statements about balanced budget legislation is accurate?

Most provinces and territories do not supplement Canada Student Loans with their own student loan and grant programs.

The governing mantra for public servants is "fearless advice and loyal implementation".

Which of the following is a result of the principal-agent problem?

Define pluralism and explain its role in Canadian politics.

What is financial support provided by government to citizens with no other recourse to income known as?

Where is a harmonized sales tax (HST), or one that combines both federal and provincial rates, used?

A white paper outlines a government's proposed course of action in a policy area.

Sales is an example of ________ taxation.

Which of the following is not a core responsibility of the Treasury Board?

The partisan allocation of government spending to select constituencies, especially those districts held by the governing party, is known as cod barrel politics.

A left-wing approach to budgeting supports delaying spending increases in times of budget surplus.

Using an example, describe how the public-policy cycle functions in Canada.

How do tax credits work, and what purpose do they serve?

________ holds that the diversity of perspectives in a society should be reflected in the shaping of public policy.

Overview of Canadian Politics

The Constitution

Federalism

Regionalism and Political Cultures

The Executive

The Legislature

The Justice System

Political Parties

Elections and Voting

Media and Communication

Interest Groups and Social Movements

Diversity and Representation

Canada in the World

Filters