Question 1

Both tangible and intangible resources are at issue in debates over redistributive policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Explain what the book means when it that we should think of costs and benefits as arranged on continua, rather than as dichotomies.

Accepted Answer

When the book says that we should think of costs and benefits as arranged on continua rather than as dichotomies, it means that we should consider costs and benefits as existing on a spectrum rather than as strictly either positive or negative. In other words, the book is suggesting that we should view costs and benefits as having varying degrees of impact or importance, rather than simply being categorized as either good or bad.

By thinking of costs and benefits in this way, we can better understand the complexities of decision-making and the trade-offs involved. It allows us to consider the nuances and shades of gray in weighing the pros and cons of a particular choice, rather than simply viewing it as a black-and-white decision.

This approach encourages a more thoughtful and comprehensive analysis of costs and benefits, taking into account the varying degrees of impact and the potential for trade-offs. It also allows for a more nuanced understanding of the potential outcomes of a decision, rather than oversimplifying the evaluation of costs and benefits. Overall, thinking of costs and benefits as arranged on continua can lead to more informed and balanced decision-making.

Question 3

The allocation of television and radio frequencies and the awarding of cable television franchises are examples of which policy type?

Accepted Answer

A) redistributive 
B) competitive regulatory 
C) protective regulatory 
D) procedural 
A) redistributive 
B) competitive regulatory 
C) protective regulatory 
D) procedural B

Question 4

Policies that do not make any substantive changes to the law or policy outcomes are called symbolic policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain why the "constitutional:" level of policy is a much more visible form of policy than other forms of policy, such as statutes or regulations.

Accepted Answer

The "constitutional" level of policy is

Question 6

Three factors policy designers must consider when developing policy are

Accepted Answer

A) political feasibility, resources, and behavior of policy target. 
B) political power, public opinion and finances. 
C) party expertise, political seniority and ease of implementation. 
D) administrative expertise, national mood, and political power. 
A) political feasibility, resources, and behavior of policy target. 
B) political power, public opinion and finances. 
C) party expertise, political seniority and ease of implementation. 
D) administrative expertise, national mood, and political power.

Question 7

Explain the difference between material and symbolic policies.

Accepted Answer

Material policies refer to tangible acti

Question 8

Explain why distributive policy receives so little attention compared with other types of policies.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why distributi

Question 9

All regulations issued by agencies are approved by Congress before they are issued.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sunshine laws are environmental protections regulations to reduce the greenhouse effects impact on global warming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The level of visibility for protective regulatory policies is

Accepted Answer

A) Low 
B) Moderate 
C) High 
D) Very low 
A) Low 
B) Moderate 
C) High 
D) Very low

Question 12

There are usually no clear losers in redistributive policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Regulatory agencies sometimes make policies that are opposed by some members of Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

"Pork barrel" spending is most closely associated with which policy type?

Accepted Answer

A) regulatory policies. 
B) distributive polices. 
C) redistributive policies. 
D) agenda policies. 
A) regulatory policies. 
B) distributive polices. 
C) redistributive policies. 
D) agenda policies.

Question 15

Which term below is NOT one of the classic three policy categories of Theodore Lowi?

Accepted Answer

A) distributive 
B) redistributive 
C) procedural 
D) regulatory 
A) distributive 
B) redistributive 
C) procedural 
D) regulatory

Question 16

Which is considered a street-level bureaucrat?

Accepted Answer

A) State government representative 
B) City Chief of Police 
C) U.S.Attorney General 
D) Federal Court of Appeals Judge 
A) State government representative 
B) City Chief of Police 
C) U.S.Attorney General 
D) Federal Court of Appeals Judge

Question 17

Classifying policies as either liberal or conservative is:

Accepted Answer

A) Is to classify policies according to their ideological content. 
B) Is to classify policies according to their cost/ benefit ratio. 
C) Is to classify policies according the amount of support a political party gives them. 
D) Is to classify policies according to their material or symbolic content. 
A) Is to classify policies according to their ideological content. 
B) Is to classify policies according to their cost/ benefit ratio. 
C) Is to classify policies according the amount of support a political party gives them. 
D) Is to classify policies according to their material or symbolic content.

Question 18

Identify an example of a redistributive policy and briefly explain its purpose/function.

Accepted Answer

An example of a redistributive policy is

Question 19

The daily newspaper of federal regulatory activity is called the ______________

Accepted Answer

A) Congressional Record. 
B) Federal Register. 
C) New York Times. 
D) Regulatory Tribune. 
E) Federal Regulatory Times. 
A) Congressional Record. 
B) Federal Register. 
C) New York Times. 
D) Regulatory Tribune. 
E) Federal Regulatory Times.

Question 20

Explain why the Federal Register is important in the policy process.

Accepted Answer

The Federal Register is important in the

Both tangible and intangible resources are at issue in debates over redistributive policies.

Explain what the book means when it that we should think of costs and benefits as arranged on continua, rather than as dichotomies.

The allocation of television and radio frequencies and the awarding of cable television franchises are examples of which policy type?

Policies that do not make any substantive changes to the law or policy outcomes are called symbolic policies.

Explain why the "constitutional:" level of policy is a much more visible form of policy than other forms of policy, such as statutes or regulations.

Three factors policy designers must consider when developing policy are

Explain the difference between material and symbolic policies.

Explain why distributive policy receives so little attention compared with other types of policies.

All regulations issued by agencies are approved by Congress before they are issued.

Sunshine laws are environmental protections regulations to reduce the greenhouse effects impact on global warming.

The level of visibility for protective regulatory policies is

There are usually no clear losers in redistributive policies.

Regulatory agencies sometimes make policies that are opposed by some members of Congress.

"Pork barrel" spending is most closely associated with which policy type?

Which term below is NOT one of the classic three policy categories of Theodore Lowi?

Which is considered a street-level bureaucrat?

Classifying policies as either liberal or conservative is:

Identify an example of a redistributive policy and briefly explain its purpose/function.

The daily newspaper of federal regulatory activity is called the ______________

Explain why the Federal Register is important in the policy process.

Introducing the Policy Process

An Overview of 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

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 7: Policies and Policy Types

Both tangible and intangible resources are at issue in debates over redistributive policies.

Explain what the book means when it that we should think of costs and benefits as arranged on continua, rather than as dichotomies.

The allocation of television and radio frequencies and the awarding of cable television franchises are examples of which policy type?

Policies that do not make any substantive changes to the law or policy outcomes are called symbolic policies.

Explain why the "constitutional:" level of policy is a much more visible form of policy than other forms of policy, such as statutes or regulations.

Three factors policy designers must consider when developing policy are

Explain the difference between material and symbolic policies.

Explain why distributive policy receives so little attention compared with other types of policies.

All regulations issued by agencies are approved by Congress before they are issued.

Sunshine laws are environmental protections regulations to reduce the greenhouse effects impact on global warming.

The level of visibility for protective regulatory policies is

There are usually no clear losers in redistributive policies.

Regulatory agencies sometimes make policies that are opposed by some members of Congress.

"Pork barrel" spending is most closely associated with which policy type?

Which term below is NOT one of the classic three policy categories of Theodore Lowi?

Which is considered a street-level bureaucrat?

Classifying policies as either liberal or conservative is:

Identify an example of a redistributive policy and briefly explain its purpose/function.

The daily newspaper of federal regulatory activity is called the ______________

Explain why the Federal Register is important in the policy process.

Introducing the Policy Process

An Overview of 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

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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