Question 1

Policy networks comprised of interested citizens, pressure groups, and administrators are commonly referred to as&#10;A) stakeholder groups.&#10;B) interest groups.&#10;C) advocacy coalitions.&#10;D) networks.

Accepted Answer

Policy networks comprised of interested citizens, pressure groups, and administrators are commonly referred to as advocacy coalitions. Stakeholder groups and interest groups may be a part of advocacy coalitions, but the term specifically refers to the coalition-building between these groups and administrators. Network is a more general term that refers to any interconnected group of individuals or organizations.

Question 2

Anything that impedes policy compliance is referred to as&#10;A) a limitation.&#10;B) a barrier.&#10;C) a problem.&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

A barrier is any obstacle or challenge that inhibits or prevents policy compliance. Limitations and problems may also contribute to non-compliance, but specifically identifying them as barriers makes the most sense in this context.

Question 3

According to Matland's Ambiguity Conflict Model, administrative implementation has&#10;A) low policy ambiguity and low policy conflict.&#10;B) high policy ambiguity and high policy conflict.&#10;C) high policy ambiguity and low policy conflict.&#10;D) low policy ambiguity and high policy conflict.

Accepted Answer

Administrative implementation is characterized by low policy ambiguity and low policy conflict, making it straightforward for administrators to implement policies without significant challenges or disagreements.

Question 4

According to Matland's Ambiguity Conflict Model, political implementation has&#10;A) low policy ambiguity and low policy conflict.&#10;B) high policy ambiguity and high policy conflict.&#10;C) high policy ambiguity and low policy conflict.&#10;D) low policy ambiguity and high policy conflict.

Accepted Answer

Matland's Ambiguity Conflict Model suggests that political implementation occurs when there is low policy ambiguity and high policy conflict, as political forces are more likely to be involved in resolving conflicts when the policy goals are clear but contested.

Question 5

According to Matland's Ambiguity Conflict Model, experimental implementation has&#10;A) low policy ambiguity and low policy conflict.&#10;B) high policy ambiguity and high policy conflict.&#10;C) high policy ambiguity and low policy conflict.&#10;D) low policy ambiguity and high policy conflict.

Accepted Answer

Matland's Ambiguity Conflict Model states that policy ambiguity and conflict can be present during experimental implementation. However, when experimental implementation is being conducted, it is expected that the policy is still unclear and that the conflict is low. Therefore, the best choice is C, which is that there is high policy ambiguity and low policy conflict.

Question 6

According to Matland's Ambiguity Conflict Model, symbolic implementation has&#10;A) low policy ambiguity and low policy conflict.&#10;B) high policy ambiguity and high policy conflict.&#10;C) high policy ambiguity and low policy conflict.&#10;D) low policy ambiguity and high policy conflict.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The ability of public policy to control, influence, or reshape phenomenon in order to achieve a policy goal is known as&#10;A) steerage.&#10;B) tractability.&#10;C) slippage.&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

When government offers a funded mandate, it means that there is some kind of ______________ attached to the mandate.&#10;A) regulatory power&#10;B) sunset clause&#10;C) grant-in-aid&#10;D) earmark power

Accepted Answer

A funded mandate typically comes in the form of a grant-in-aid, where the government provides funding for a specific program or project but also attaches conditions or requirements that must be met in order to receive the grant. These conditions can be regulatory in nature, such as requirements for reporting or compliance with certain standards. There may not necessarily be a sunset clause or earmark power attached to a funded mandate, although these could be included depending on the specifics of the mandate.

Question 9

Which of the following is not identified as a veto point in policy formulation?&#10;A) Active managers&#10;B) Organizational culture&#10;C) Legal standing&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Veto points in policy formulation refer to stages or aspects where decisions can be blocked or significantly altered. Active managers, organizational culture, and legal standing can all serve as veto points in different contexts, affecting the direction or approval of policies. Therefore, none of the options listed are excluded from being identified as potential veto points.

Question 10

Technological change can impact policy implementation.

Accepted Answer

Technological change often requires updates to policies and procedures in order to effectively implement new technologies or adapt to their impact. For example, the rise of e-commerce has prompted changes in tax policies and regulations to address issues such as online sales tax collection. Similarly, the growth of social media has led to new policies around privacy and data protection.

Deck 7: Policy Implementation