Question 1

Which of the following terms describes the procedures involved in getting an issue on the political agenda; formulating,adopting,and implementing a policy with regard to the issue; and then evaluating the results of the policy?

Accepted Answer

The policymaking process involves all the stages mentioned in the question, including identifying an issue and setting it on the political agenda, formulating policy options, adopting a policy, implementing the policy, and evaluating the results.

Question 2

The second stage of the policymaking process involves the _____ of specific plans for achieving a particular goal.

Accepted Answer

The second stage of the policymaking process involves the formulation and adoption of specific plans for achieving a particular goal. This stage is where policies are created and agreed upon.

Question 3

The final stage of policymaking involves:

Accepted Answer

The final stage of policymaking involves evaluating the success of a policy to determine if it achieved its intended goals and objectives. This evaluation can help policymakers decide whether to continue, modify, or terminate the policy.

Question 4

For conservatives,entitlements are an essential part of the social compact that binds people together.

Accepted Answer

Conservatives generally believe in smaller government and less government intervention in people's lives. They often view entitlement programs as overly burdensome and believe that people should rely more on themselves and less on government assistance. Some conservatives may acknowledge the need for certain entitlement programs, such as Social Security, but generally, they are not seen as an essential part of the social compact for conservatives.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the second part of the first stage of the policymaking process?

Accepted Answer

The second part of the first stage of the policymaking process involves getting an issue on the political agenda to be addressed by Congress. This is crucial for any policy issue to be considered and potentially developed into legislation.

Question 6

The centerpiece of the 2014 farm bill was the abolition of direct payments for certain crops.

Accepted Answer

The centerpiece of the 2014 farm bill was indeed the abolition of direct payments for certain crops. Instead, farmers were given the option to enroll in a new program called the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs.

Question 7

Identify a true statement about the U.S.health-care system.

Accepted Answer

The lack of health-care insurance is a known problem in the U.S., and many Americans struggle to afford basic health-care services as a result. Option A is false as health care spending in the U.S. is much higher than that. Option B is partially true, but it fails to recognize the complexity and high cost of health-care insurance in the U.S. Option D is incorrect as health-care costs in the U.S. have been steadily increasing. Option E is false as the federal government plays a significant role in the U.S. health-care system, including the development and maintenance of Medicare and Medicaid.

Question 8

Congressional Republicans and Democrats have a common ground on questions of how potential climate change might be reduced and its effects mitigated.

Accepted Answer

Despite some efforts to find common ground, Congressional Republicans and Democrats remain divided on questions of climate change, with Republicans often denying the severity of the problem and resisting proposals for government action.

Question 9

The American income tax system is regressive.

Accepted Answer

The American income tax system is considered progressive, meaning that individuals with higher incomes are taxed at a higher rate than those with lower incomes. The tax brackets are structured in a way that aims to progressively tax individuals based on their income level.

Question 10

The _____ national policies necessarily requires the cooperation of the federal government and the various state and local governments because of the American federal system.

Accepted Answer

The implementation of national policies necessarily requires the cooperation of the federal government and the various state and local governments because they all have a role to play in seeing that the policies are put into effect.

Question 11

When scholars and scientists conduct studies to determine whether a law has achieved desired results,they are engaging in:

Accepted Answer

Policy evaluation involves assessing whether a policy has achieved its intended outcomes. Therefore, when scholars and scientists conduct studies to determine whether a law has achieved desired results, they are engaging in policy evaluation.

Question 12

Identify a newly insured product under the 2014 farm bill.

Accepted Answer

Sushi rice was among the newly insured products under the 2014 Farm Bill, reflecting the evolving agricultural insurance landscape to include more diverse crops.

Question 13

Sixty-two-year-old William is a retired bank employee.He stays in a nursing home facility with other retired persons.The nursing home mostly caters to low-income people.William's medical expenses are most likely to be covered by _____.

Accepted Answer

Medicaid is a government-run health insurance program for low-income individuals. Since William resides in a nursing home that mostly caters to low-income individuals, it is likely that his medical expenses will be covered by Medicaid. Employment compensation, PeachCare, TRICARE, and Medicare do not cater specifically to low-income individuals and may not cover all of William's medical expenses.

Question 14

Which of the following terms refers to a plan or course of action taken by the government to respond to a political issue or to enhance the social or political well-being of society?

Accepted Answer

The term "policy" refers to a plan or course of action taken by the government to respond to a political issue or to enhance the social or political well-being of society. A writ refers to a legal order issued by a court, a caucus is a meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or determine policy, a subpoena is a legal order requiring someone to appear in court or produce evidence, and bureaucracy refers to a system of government in which tasks are divided among specialized departments or agencies.

Question 15

Since nuclear reactors release greenhouse gases,nuclear power greatly contributes to global warming.

Accepted Answer

Nuclear reactors do not release greenhouse gases, therefore nuclear power does not contribute to global warming in that sense. However, the mining, processing, and disposal of nuclear fuel can have environmental impacts and carbon emissions.

Question 16

Every bill that passes through Congress is an opportunity for individual members of Congress to:

Accepted Answer

Members of Congress have a responsibility to their constituents and can use the passage of a bill as an opportunity to help their constituents by advocating for their interests and needs. Vetoing a bill is within the power of the President, not individual members of Congress. Lobbying the President is not necessarily a common action taken by individual members of Congress on a regular basis, and soliciting money from interest groups is not an ethical or appropriate use of their role as elected representatives. Setting national economic policy is typically the responsibility of the executive branch and the Federal Reserve.

Question 17

Steven is a cashier at a local retail store.He was recently diagnosed with diabetes and has begun treatment.His monthly income is low and is not enough to pay his medical bills.Steven's medical expenses are most likely to be covered by _____.

Accepted Answer

Medicaid is a government-funded program that provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families. As Steven's monthly income is low and he is unable to pay his medical bills, he may qualify for Medicaid coverage that can help cover his medical expenses, including the treatment for diabetes.

Question 18

All of the following are key participants in developing proposed legislation EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Citizens of the country are not directly involved in developing proposed legislation, although they can influence it through voting and advocacy.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes domestic policy?

Accepted Answer

Domestic policy deals with issues within a nation or country. It pertains to public policies and decisions made by a government regarding issues such as healthcare, education, taxation, and social services that affect the lives of citizens within its borders.

Question 20

Until recently,support for Keynesianism was relatively bipartisan.

Accepted Answer

Keynesianism had support from both Democrats and Republicans until the 1970s when the rise of neo-liberalism shifted the economic focus towards free markets and limited government intervention.

Quiz 15: Domestic Policy