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Public policy - Exam
Contributed by: Grainger
  • 1. Public policy refers to the decisions and actions undertaken by governments to address societal issues and achieve collective goals. It involves a wide range of activities, such as identifying problems, formulating solutions, implementing strategies, and evaluating outcomes. Public policy can cover areas such as healthcare, education, crime prevention, environmental protection, and social welfare. Effective public policy requires thorough research, stakeholder engagement, and consideration of ethical and economic implications. It plays a crucial role in shaping the quality of life for individuals and communities, promoting fairness, equality, and sustainable development.

    Which branch of government is primarily responsible for creating public policy?
A) Executive branch
B) Legislative branch
C) Judicial branch
D) Local government
  • 2. What is the purpose of public policy?
A) To benefit private corporations
B) To address societal problems and improve the well-being of citizens
C) To increase government control
D) To create confusion and bureaucracy
  • 3. Who plays a key role in shaping public policy through lobbying and advocacy?
A) Judges
B) Social media influencers
C) Interest groups
D) Journalists
  • 4. What is a public good?
A) A good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous in consumption.
B) A good that is harmful to society
C) A good that is available only to the wealthy
D) A good provided only by the private sector
  • 5. What is an example of a public policy issue related to healthcare?
A) Mandating a specific diet for all individuals
B) Lack of luxury spa services at hospitals
C) Promoting beauty standards in medical facilities
D) Access to affordable healthcare for all citizens
  • 6. What does the term 'welfare state' refer to in public policy?
A) A state that provides a range of social services and benefits to its citizens.
B) A state that focuses solely on economic growth
C) A state that ignores the well-being of its citizens
D) A state that prohibits welfare programs
  • 7. What is a policy feedback mechanism?
A) Encouraging immediate policy reversals
B) Ignoring past policy outcomes
C) Promoting policy amnesia
D) The influence of implemented policies on future policy decisions
  • 8. Which branch of government enforces public policies?
A) Executive branch
B) Judicial branch
C) Administrative branch
D) Legislative branch
  • 9. How can citizen participation impact public policy decisions?
A) Citizen participation leads to chaos and confusion
B) Citizen input can influence policy outcomes and hold decision-makers accountable
C) Citizens are not allowed to participate in policy discussions
D) Citizens have no influence on policy decisions
  • 10. What is the goal of environmental policy?
A) To eliminate all environmental regulations
B) To increase industrial pollution for economic growth
C) To exploit natural resources without any regulation
D) To protect and conserve natural resources and address pollution
  • 11. What is the purpose of public policy evaluation?
A) To create unnecessary paperwork for policymakers
B) To allocate resources randomly
C) To avoid accountability for policy outcomes
D) To assess the effectiveness and impact of policies in achieving their goals
  • 12. What is a common criticism of the policy implementation stage?
A) Lack of resources and poor execution
B) Swift and flawless execution
C) Too much public participation
D) Overabundance of supportive policies
  • 13. How can technology impact the design and implementation of public policies?
A) By discouraging innovation and creativity in policy development
B) By facilitating data collection, analysis, and communication of policy initiatives
C) By hindering communication between policymakers and citizens
D) By promoting manual and outdated policy processes
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