Question 1

The amount of public policy and the costs of policy reflect a collective agreement on

Accepted Answer

A)  the size of the budget deficit. 
B)  the need for socialism. 
C)  the need for democracy. 
D)  the scope of government. 
A)  the size of the budget deficit. 
B)  the need for socialism. 
C)  the need for democracy. 
D)  the scope of government. D

Question 2

According to the definition of public policy,

Accepted Answer

A)  government actions can be studied in normative terms only. 
B)  government inaction may be viewed by some individuals as bad. 
C)  government is essentially good. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  government actions can be studied in normative terms only. 
B)  government inaction may be viewed by some individuals as bad. 
C)  government is essentially good. 
D)  None of the above B

Question 3

Rawl's First Principle of Justice deals with

Accepted Answer

A)  equality before the law. 
B)  freedom from want. 
C)  the need for social order. 
D)  equal representation. 
A)  equality before the law. 
B)  freedom from want. 
C)  the need for social order. 
D)  equal representation. D

Question 4

Positive freedom is most closely associated with which of the following philosophers?
I. Ludwig von Mises
II. John Locke
III.John Rawls
IV. Jean Jacques Rousseau

Accepted Answer

A)  I only 
B)  I and III only 
C)  I and IV only 
D)  III and IV only 
A)  I only 
B)  I and III only 
C)  I and IV only 
D)  III and IV only

Question 5

In applying Rousseau to the study of U.S. public policy, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The establishment of national public policy goals in the United States is consistent with Rousseau's notion of societal goals and principles. 
B)  Rousseau's general will as applied through mass society involvement in establishment of societal goals is not at all consistent with a growing role of citizen policy makers in the United States. 
C)  Rousseau's views of equality are consistent with many modern liberal public policy goals in the United States, but he would likely reject the notion of positive freedom. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The establishment of national public policy goals in the United States is consistent with Rousseau's notion of societal goals and principles. 
B)  Rousseau's general will as applied through mass society involvement in establishment of societal goals is not at all consistent with a growing role of citizen policy makers in the United States. 
C)  Rousseau's views of equality are consistent with many modern liberal public policy goals in the United States, but he would likely reject the notion of positive freedom. 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

It is fair to say that while John Locke presents a highly normative view of public policy and governance, John Stuart Mill's writings implicitly use empiricism to inform governments' normative actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The "difference principle"

Accepted Answer

A)  states that a just society is one that provides a social safety net to its least benefited members. 
B)  illustrates the futility of social policy because some people are naturally better than others. 
C)  informs policymakers about the difference between positive and negative freedom. 
D)  is the central tenet of Kantian thought. 
A)  states that a just society is one that provides a social safety net to its least benefited members. 
B)  illustrates the futility of social policy because some people are naturally better than others. 
C)  informs policymakers about the difference between positive and negative freedom. 
D)  is the central tenet of Kantian thought.

Question 8

Unlike philosophic liberals, communitarians tend to place greater faith in

Accepted Answer

A)  the role of law in defining individual rights and government policy obligations. 
B)  cooperative relationships that exist in civil society and collective notions of good policy. 
C)  the role of communism in defining a just society. 
D)  the need for central government to dictate policy priorities to local communities. 
A)  the role of law in defining individual rights and government policy obligations. 
B)  cooperative relationships that exist in civil society and collective notions of good policy. 
C)  the role of communism in defining a just society. 
D)  the need for central government to dictate policy priorities to local communities.

Question 9

Classical liberals are more likely to support

Accepted Answer

A)  social welfare programs. 
B)  high taxes. 
C)  antifraud policies. 
D)  Both b and c 
A)  social welfare programs. 
B)  high taxes. 
C)  antifraud policies. 
D)  Both b and c

Question 10

John Locke's philosophy of government

Accepted Answer

A)  was highly critical of the classical liberal philosophy of his time. 
B)  illustrates the importance of equality in the classical liberal social contract. 
C)  placed significant emphasis on the value of personal freedom. 
D)  is the basis of modern communitarian ideals. 
A)  was highly critical of the classical liberal philosophy of his time. 
B)  illustrates the importance of equality in the classical liberal social contract. 
C)  placed significant emphasis on the value of personal freedom. 
D)  is the basis of modern communitarian ideals.

The amount of public policy and the costs of policy reflect a collective agreement on

According to the definition of public policy,

Rawl's First Principle of Justice deals with

Positive freedom is most closely associated with which of the following philosophers? I. Ludwig von Mises II. John Locke III.John Rawls IV. Jean Jacques Rousseau

In applying Rousseau to the study of U.S. public policy, which of the following statements is FALSE?

It is fair to say that while John Locke presents a highly normative view of public policy and governance, John Stuart Mill's writings implicitly use empiricism to inform governments' normative actions.

The "difference principle"

Unlike philosophic liberals, communitarians tend to place greater faith in

Classical liberals are more likely to support

John Locke's philosophy of government

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Exam 1: Policy and Visions of Governance

The amount of public policy and the costs of policy reflect a collective agreement on

According to the definition of public policy,

Rawl's First Principle of Justice deals with

Positive freedom is most closely associated with which of the following philosophers? I. Ludwig von Mises II. John Locke III.John Rawls IV. Jean Jacques Rousseau

In applying Rousseau to the study of U.S. public policy, which of the following statements is FALSE?

It is fair to say that while John Locke presents a highly normative view of public policy and governance, John Stuart Mill's writings implicitly use empiricism to inform governments' normative actions.

The "difference principle"

Unlike philosophic liberals, communitarians tend to place greater faith in

Classical liberals are more likely to support

John Locke's philosophy of government

Theories of Public Policy -How Choices Are Made

Values and Public Policy

Policy Analysis

Agenda Setting

Policy Formulation

Policy Implementation

Policy Evaluation

Policy Termination

Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations

Defense Policy

Public Health Policy

General Social Policy

Education Policy

Criminal Justice Policy

Green Policy

Cost of Policy

Government and Public Policy

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