Government officials propose public policies in response to ______ or conditions that the public widely perceives to be unacceptable.
A) policy outcomes
B) market failures
C) political crises
D) public problems

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Public problems refer to issues or challenges that affect a significant portion of society and are perceived as requiring government action or intervention. Examples include poverty, crime, pollution, and healthcare. In response to public problems, government officials propose public policies that aim to address, mitigate, or solve the underlying issues. Policy outcomes refer to the actual results of those policies, market failures refer to situations where the free market does not efficiently allocate resources, and political crises refer to situations where the government or political system is in turmoil or facing significant challenges.

Government Officials Propose Public Policies in Response to ______ or Conditions