Successful achievement of policy goals depends upon
A)Clarity of the law
B)Tractability of the problem being addressed by the policy
C)Elected officials
D)A & B only
E)None of the above

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Clarity of the law is essential for the policy to be successfully implemented and achieved. In addition, a tractable problem i.e., a problem that is solvable within the resources and authority of the policy, is also necessary for the policy to achieve its goals. Thus, both A and B are correct. Elected officials may play a role in policymaking, but their presence alone does not guarantee the success of the policy goals. Therefore, C is not correct, and the correct answer is D.

Successful Achievement of Policy Goals Depends Upon