Question 1

What pattern best characterizes the relationship between public approval of Congress and of the president?

Accepted Answer

A) When approval for one branch is relatively low, approval of the other branch is relatively higher. 
B) Americans approve or disapprove of both branches equally. 
C) High approval for one branch equals high approval of the other branch. 
D) There is no relationship between approval of Congress and the president. 
A) When approval for one branch is relatively low, approval of the other branch is relatively higher. 
B) Americans approve or disapprove of both branches equally. 
C) High approval for one branch equals high approval of the other branch. 
D) There is no relationship between approval of Congress and the president. A

Question 2

Overall, the mean age of the population of the United States is becoming younger

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A powerful interest group does not necessarily have to have a lot of members

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The dominant ideological foundation of our constitutional system is welfare socialism

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The main critique of the "stages" model of the policy process is that it

Accepted Answer

A) is too complicated . 
B) assumes a linear and orderly policy process. 
C) ignores politics. 
D) fails to account for the shortcomings of Congress. 
A) is too complicated . 
B) assumes a linear and orderly policy process. 
C) ignores politics. 
D) fails to account for the shortcomings of Congress.

Question 6

The most common measure of economic activity is

Accepted Answer

A) Inflation rates 
B) Gross domestic product (GDP) 
C) Unemployment rate 
D) Stock market fluctuations 
A) Inflation rates 
B) Gross domestic product (GDP) 
C) Unemployment rate 
D) Stock market fluctuations

Question 7

All of the following are policy process inputs except

Accepted Answer

A) Public opinion 
B) Election results 
C) Regulations 
D) Interest group activity 
A) Public opinion 
B) Election results 
C) Regulations 
D) Interest group activity

Question 8

Power in the United States is said to be fragmented because

Accepted Answer

A) there are 50 states. 
B) there are three branches of government. 
C) there are a large number of units of government at all levels. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above. 
A) there are 50 states. 
B) there are three branches of government. 
C) there are a large number of units of government at all levels. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above.

Question 9

What is a recession? A depression? What, if any, is the difference between these two economic phenomena?

Accepted Answer

A recession is a significant decline in

Question 10

How and why do policymakers use public opinion polling data?

Accepted Answer

Policymakers use public opinion polling

Question 11

In the mid-1960s, David Easton first pioneered a model that states that the public policy process is a product of a system. The public policy process is influenced by and influences the environment in which it operates. This model is known as the

Accepted Answer

A) bi-linear model. 
B) systems model. 
C) linear model. 
D) Dave's model. 
E) analysis model. 
A) bi-linear model. 
B) systems model. 
C) linear model. 
D) Dave's model. 
E) analysis model.

Question 12

Income and wealth are generally evenly distributed in the United States

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Public policies reflect changing attitudes about gender roles, which in turn have implications for families and the workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The dominant ideological foundation of our constitutional system is classical liberalism

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An economic depression is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) extremely high unemployment and significant reduction in the GDP that is deeper and longer than a typical recession. 
B) a period of economic contraction when the value of the GDP shrinks for two consecutive quarters. 
C) a crisis in the stock market. 
D) a rise in the national gross product. 
A) extremely high unemployment and significant reduction in the GDP that is deeper and longer than a typical recession. 
B) a period of economic contraction when the value of the GDP shrinks for two consecutive quarters. 
C) a crisis in the stock market. 
D) a rise in the national gross product.

Question 16

Since the mid-1960s, the most important issue cited by respondents to opinion polls has been:

Accepted Answer

A) Defense 
B) The Economy 
C) Energy 
D) Health care 
E) International relations 
A) Defense 
B) The Economy 
C) Energy 
D) Health care 
E) International relations

Question 17

The top 20 percent of Americans earned approximately what proportion of national income in 2006?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 percent. 
B) 40 percent. 
C) 90 percent. 
D) 50 percent. 
A) 20 percent. 
B) 40 percent. 
C) 90 percent. 
D) 50 percent.

Question 18

Define and provide an example of a social movement

Accepted Answer

A social movement is a collective effort

Question 19

The largest broad racial or ethnic category into which Americans are classified is

Accepted Answer

A) African American 
B) Hispanic 
C) Asian 
D) Caucasian 
A) African American 
B) Hispanic 
C) Asian 
D) Caucasian

Question 20

How do interest groups provide inputs to the policy process?

Accepted Answer

Interest groups, also known as advocacy

What pattern best characterizes the relationship between public approval of Congress and of the president?

Overall, the mean age of the population of the United States is becoming younger

A powerful interest group does not necessarily have to have a lot of members

The dominant ideological foundation of our constitutional system is welfare socialism

The main critique of the "stages" model of the policy process is that it

The most common measure of economic activity is

All of the following are policy process inputs except

Power in the United States is said to be fragmented because

What is a recession? A depression? What, if any, is the difference between these two economic phenomena?

How and why do policymakers use public opinion polling data?

In the mid-1960s, David Easton first pioneered a model that states that the public policy process is a product of a system. The public policy process is influenced by and influences the environment in which it operates. This model is known as the

Income and wealth are generally evenly distributed in the United States

Public policies reflect changing attitudes about gender roles, which in turn have implications for families and the workforce.

The dominant ideological foundation of our constitutional system is classical liberalism

An economic depression is characterized by

Since the mid-1960s, the most important issue cited by respondents to opinion polls has been:

The top 20 percent of Americans earned approximately what proportion of national income in 2006?

Define and provide an example of a social movement

The largest broad racial or ethnic category into which Americans are classified is

How do interest groups provide inputs to the policy process?

Introducing the Policy Process

The Historical, Structural, and Environmental Contexts of Public Policy

Official Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

Unofficial Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

Agenda Setting, Power, and Interest Groups

Policies and Policy Types

Policy Design, Policy Tools, and Decisions

Policy Design and Policy Tools

Policy Implementation, Failure, and Learning

Science and Theory in the Study of Public Policy Need to Add Some NPF

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Exam 2: An Overview of the Policy Process

What pattern best characterizes the relationship between public approval of Congress and of the president?

Overall, the mean age of the population of the United States is becoming younger

A powerful interest group does not necessarily have to have a lot of members

The dominant ideological foundation of our constitutional system is welfare socialism

The main critique of the "stages" model of the policy process is that it

The most common measure of economic activity is

All of the following are policy process inputs except

Power in the United States is said to be fragmented because

What is a recession? A depression? What, if any, is the difference between these two economic phenomena?

How and why do policymakers use public opinion polling data?

In the mid-1960s, David Easton first pioneered a model that states that the public policy process is a product of a system. The public policy process is influenced by and influences the environment in which it operates. This model is known as the

Income and wealth are generally evenly distributed in the United States

Public policies reflect changing attitudes about gender roles, which in turn have implications for families and the workforce.

The dominant ideological foundation of our constitutional system is classical liberalism

An economic depression is characterized by

Since the mid-1960s, the most important issue cited by respondents to opinion polls has been:

The top 20 percent of Americans earned approximately what proportion of national income in 2006?

Define and provide an example of a social movement

The largest broad racial or ethnic category into which Americans are classified is

How do interest groups provide inputs to the policy process?

Introducing the Policy Process

The Historical, Structural, and Environmental Contexts of Public Policy

Official Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

Unofficial Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

Agenda Setting, Power, and Interest Groups

Policies and Policy Types

Policy Design, Policy Tools, and Decisions

Policy Design and Policy Tools

Policy Implementation, Failure, and Learning

Science and Theory in the Study of Public Policy Need to Add Some NPF

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