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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) Local government
B) Executive branch
C) Legislative branch
D) Judicial branch
  • 2. What is the purpose of public policy?
A) To address societal problems and improve the well-being of citizens
B) To benefit private corporations
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) Journalists
B) Judges
C) Interest groups
D) Social media influencers
  • 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 provided only by the private sector
D) A good that is available only to the wealthy
  • 5. What is an example of a public policy issue related to healthcare?
A) Lack of luxury spa services at hospitals
B) Access to affordable healthcare for all citizens
C) Mandating a specific diet for all individuals
D) Promoting beauty standards in medical facilities
  • 6. What does the term 'welfare state' refer to in public policy?
A) A state that prohibits welfare programs
B) A state that provides a range of social services and benefits to its citizens.
C) A state that ignores the well-being of its citizens
D) A state that focuses solely on economic growth
  • 7. What is a policy feedback mechanism?
A) Promoting policy amnesia
B) Encouraging immediate policy reversals
C) The influence of implemented policies on future policy decisions
D) Ignoring past policy outcomes
  • 8. Which branch of government enforces public policies?
A) Executive branch
B) Legislative branch
C) Administrative branch
D) Judicial branch
  • 9. How can citizen participation impact public policy decisions?
A) Citizen participation leads to chaos and confusion
B) Citizens have no influence on policy decisions
C) Citizens are not allowed to participate in policy discussions
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 assess the effectiveness and impact of policies in achieving their goals
C) To avoid accountability for policy outcomes
D) To allocate resources randomly
  • 12. What is a common criticism of the policy implementation stage?
A) Too much public participation
B) Lack of resources and poor execution
C) Swift and flawless execution
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 promoting manual and outdated policy processes
C) By facilitating data collection, analysis, and communication of policy initiatives
D) By hindering communication between policymakers and citizens
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