Government Lesson 8 Quiz

Which model of public policy guides the federal budgeting process? public choice model rationalism model group theory model incrementalism model

incrementalism model

The Monroe Doctrine sought American security through: internationalization isolationism expansionism forming alliances

isolationism

All of the following are TRUE of the National Security Act of 1947 EXCEPT: it created the C.I.A. it created the N.S.C. it created the N.S.A. it has aided presidents in the development of foreign policy

it created the N.S.A.

Among the kinds of people and institutions who formulate policy proposals, which would generally be expected to do the LEAST: bureaucrats judges think tanks Congressional staff members

judges

Ingredients of public policies for the U.S. government might come from all of the following EXCEPT: agency regulations executive orders court opinions law journals

law journals

The __________ model of policymaking describes how a problem is identified, how it comes to the attention of policymakers, and how a policy to address the problem is formulated and legitimated. rational analysis policy-process incremental change problem-centric

policy-process

All of the following collectively comprise foreign policy EXCEPT: strategies tactics goals instruments

tactics

"__________ Americans participate in the making and implementation of foreign policy." All few elected engaged

All

The fiscal year begins on... January October December July

October

What is LEAST likely to legitimate a proposal? a study published by a think tank relating to the proposal a court ruling on a policy when an executive agency employee follows a policy proposal on the job when it becomes a statute thanks to the efforts of Congress and the President

a study published by a think tank relating to the proposal

The term _______ describes the economic downturn which began late in 2007, causing a significant macro-level decline and higher unemployment rates. a) Great Recession b) Great Downturn c) Great Stagnation d) Great Inaction

a) Great Recession

In using policy evaluations to determine how well a policy worked, researchers are attempting to measure or determine its: a) Impact b) Impression c) Context d) Relevance

a) Impact

A ________ is an official position on an issue or a plan of action, but can also be a lack of action. a) Policy b) Directive c) Mandate d) Schedule

a) Policy

All of the following are part of the "iron triangle" EXCEPT: interest groups executive departments congressional committees appellate courts

appellate courts

Fiscal policy is primarily made by: a) The Fed and Judiciary b) Congress and the president c) Congress and the Supreme Court d) The Fed and Congress

b) Congress and the president

The _____________ brought significant economic changes to the United States in the 19th century, and helped to move our nation from a largely agrarian society to one based upon manufacturing. a) Development Revolution b) Industrial Revolution c) Trade Era d) Cycle Era

b) Industrial Revolution

Your authors liken the U.S. foreign policy process to a(n) __________. Old boys' club board meeting dance military operation

board meeting

_______ puts an issue or problem before the government for consideration and action. a) Itinerary setting b) Program finding c) Agenda setting d) Reserve ordering

c) Agenda setting

The _________ is the accumulation of each year's budget deficits. a) National obligation b) National liability c) National debt d) National balance

c) National debt

_____ is sometimes used as a metaphor for the financial services sector of the economy. a) Front Street b) Growth Street c) Wall Street d) Main Street

c) Wall Street

At which step in the six-step policy process model does the Executive Branch become responsible for administering a policy? a. agenda setting b. legitimation of proposals c. implementation d. evaluation

c. implementation

According to recent figures, relative to the G.D.P., how large is the national government's debt? a. one-fourth as large b. half as large c. they are roughly equal d. twice as large

c. they are roughly equal

All of the following are instruments of public policy that government can legitimately use to influence citizens' behavior EXCEPT: eminent domain censorship user fees adjusting monetary variables

censorship

Foreign policy is often made during times of __________. economic recovery divided government prosperity crisis

crisis

Taxes are used to: a) Raise money b) Subsidize c) Regulate d) All of the above

d) All of the above

The implementation process for a policy is often complicated by: a) Ambiguity b) Communication c) Resistance d) All of the above

d) All of the above

What can never run out of money? government subsidies funding for basic services, such as health care and education entitlement programs defense spending

entitlement programs