Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Key Distinction

Which of the following statements best describes the key distinction between understanding the political process as a "systemic process" or as a "policy process"?

A) The systemic process is straightforward and understandable while the policy process is more convoluted.
B) The systemic process is ongoing, while the policy process begins once a problem has been identified.
C) The systemic process is difficult to understand because of the "black box," while the policy process is more transparent.
D) The systemic process deals more specifically with formal-legal institutions, while the policy process encompasses more informal institutions.