In the policymaking process, the stage in which the policy under consideration assumes the authority of law through ratification by Congress or through regulations issued by the relevant administrative agencies is called the ________ stage.

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The adoption (or legitimation) stage is when the policy is officially approved and becomes law through Congress or administrative agencies issuing regulations. This is a crucial stage in the policymaking process as it gives the policy legal authority and sets the framework for implementation. The other stages (formulation, evaluation, implementation, recognition-definition) occur before or after the adoption stage.

In the Policymaking Process, the Stage in Which the Policy