The time it takes to pass legislation to implement a particular policy is called
A)the data lag.
B)the recognition lag.
C)the legislative lag.
D)the implementation lag.
E)the effectiveness lag.

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The legislative lag refers to the delay between the identification of a problem or need for a policy, and the actual passage of legislation to address that problem. It can take a long time for policymakers to negotiate the details of a new policy proposal and to build public support for it. This delay can create frustration among those who are affected by the problem and are waiting for a solution.

The Time It Takes to Pass Legislation to Implement a Particular