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