Question 1

What is the purpose of "continuing resolutions"?
A) presidential veto of only some budget provisions
B) bipartisan support for the yearly budget
C) uninterrupted functioning of the federal government
D) timely completion of the budget process

Accepted Answer

Continuing resolutions are short-term measures that are put in place by Congress to provide funding for government agencies and programs when the regular appropriations process has not been completed by the beginning of the fiscal year. They ensure that the federal government can continue to function without interruption while Congress works to finalize the budget.

Question 2

When federal agencies publish in the Federal Register, they parallel the activities of
A) Congress.
B) the president.
C) the executive branch.
D) the Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

The Is generally portrayed as the arbiter of policy proposals.
A) Supreme Court
B) president
C) Congress
D) judiciary

Accepted Answer

Congress is generally portrayed as the arbiter of policy proposals, as it is the legislative branch responsible for creating and passing laws.

Question 4

Something designed to stimulate press coverage is known as a media
A) bias.
B) spin.
C) event.
D) effect.

Accepted Answer

A media event is specifically organized or created to attract media coverage and public attention.

Question 5

In a typical two-year session, roughly
A) 1,000
B) 10,000
C) 25,000
D) 30,000

Accepted Answer

In a typical two-year session of the United States Congress, roughly 10,000 bills are introduced.

Question 6

The prevailing model of policymaking in America is
A) the elite model.
B) group or interest group theory.
C) the democratic-pluralist model.
D) public choice theory.

Accepted Answer

The democratic-pluralist model is the prevailing model of policymaking in America. It suggests that policy decisions are made through competition among various groups and that no single group can dominate the policymaking process. This model emphasizes the importance of public input and the role of interest groups in shaping policy. The elite model, public choice theory, and group or interest group theory are all alternative models of policymaking.

Question 7

"Proximate policymakers" include
A) the White House staff.
B) the mass media.
C) corporations.
D) ambassadors.

Accepted Answer

Proximate policymakers refer to those who are directly involved in the policy-making process. The White House staff is part of the executive branch of the US government and is responsible for advising the president and implementing their policies. They are considered proximate policymakers, as opposed to external actors such as the mass media, corporations, or ambassadors.

Question 8

Presidential "box scores" measure
A) popularity.
B) diplomatic ability.
C) reelection prospects.
D) legislative success.

Accepted Answer

Presidential "box scores" measure legislative success, meaning how successful the president has been in passing laws and getting his/her agenda through Congress. This is often measured by the number and significance of bills signed into law.

Question 9

The most prominent ways that interest groups influence government policy do not include
A) testifying before committees.
B) campaign contributions.
C) campaign promises.
D) writing legislation.

Accepted Answer

While interest groups may make campaign contributions and write legislation, they do not directly control campaign promises made by politicians. Testifying before committees is also a common way for interest groups to influence policy, but it is not the most prominent way.

Question 10

PACs are used to
A) prosecute criminal defendants.
B) counter submarine warfare threats.
C) intimidate potential enemies before they strike.
D) raise funds for political candidates.

Accepted Answer

PACs, or Political Action Committees, are specifically designed to raise funds for political candidates, parties, or issues. They collect and pool donations from individuals and organizations to support or oppose various political campaigns or initiatives.

Question 11

The major source of news and information for most Americans is the
A) World Wide Web.
B) television.
C) Internet.
D) local newspaper and radio.

Accepted Answer

According to a Pew Research Center survey, television remains the primary source of news for most Americans, with 50% of adults saying they get their news from TV often or sometimes. This percentage is higher than the percentage of adults who get their news from online sources (33%) or print newspapers (16%).

Question 12

The Federal Trade Commission and the Internal Revenue Service are examples of
A) bureaucratic rulemaking.
B) legislative commissions.
C) lobbying.
D) judicial action by the bureaucracies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Federal Trade Commission and the Internal...

Question 13

The Model of agenda setting focuses on the role of leaders in business,
Finance, media, and government.
A) group
B) rational
C) institutional
D) elite

Accepted Answer

The Model of agenda setting focuses on the role of elite leaders in controlling the agenda in business, finance, media, and government. Their ability to shape public opinion and influence policy decisions is a key feature of this model. Therefore, the best choice is option D, which refers to the elite model of agenda setting.

Question 14

The Is generally expected to be the initiator of policy proposals.
A) Supreme Court
B) executive branch
C) Congress
D) judiciary

Accepted Answer

The executive branch, headed by the President, is generally expected to be the initiator of policy proposals. The President has the power to propose legislation and use executive orders to implement policies and directives.

Question 15

Implementation of public policy is the job of the
A) courts.
B) bureaucracy.
C) Congress.
D) political parties.

Accepted Answer

The implementation of public policy is the responsibility of the bureaucracy. This includes federal, state, and local government agencies and officials who are responsible for putting public policies into practice. While Congress passes laws and political parties may promote certain policies, it is ultimately up to the bureaucracy to ensure that these policies are carried out efficiently and effectively. Courts may play a role in interpreting and enforcing policies, but implementation is primarily the responsibility of the bureaucracy.

Question 16

The dominant "think tank" for American domestic policy has been the
A) Brookings Institution.
B) American Enterprise Institute.
C) Heritage Foundation.
D) Council on Foreign Relations.

Accepted Answer

The Brookings Institution is widely considered to be the dominant think tank for American domestic policy. It is a non-profit organization that conducts in-depth research on topics such as economics, foreign policy, and governance. Its research and analysis are respected and frequently cited by policymakers, journalists, and other organizations. While the other options listed are also influential think tanks, they are not as widely regarded as the Brookings Institution in the field of American domestic policy.

Question 17

It is accurate to say that policy evaluation is
A) usually done in an unsystematic way.
B) the first step in the policymaking process.
C) never initiated by interest groups.
D) usually initiated by the White House.

Accepted Answer

Policy evaluation is often conducted in an unsystematic manner due to the complexity of policy impacts, varying stakeholder interests, and the challenges in measuring outcomes.

Question 18

Which of these has gained a much greater role in the process of preparing the federal budget than that outlined in the Constitution?
A) the House of Representatives
B) the president
C) the Senate
D) the Supreme Court

Accepted Answer

The president has gained a much greater role in the process of preparing the federal budget than that outlined in the Constitution, particularly through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse and specifies that all revenue-raising bills must originate in the House of Representatives. While the Senate also plays a role in the budget process, the president's increased involvement in recent decades has been significant. The Supreme Court does not have a role in the federal budget process.

Question 19

Deciding what issues will be decided and what problem will be addressed by
Government is part of the
A) policy legitimization
B) policy evaluation
C) agenda setting
D) policy implementation

Accepted Answer

Agenda setting involves the identification of issues to be addressed by the government. This stage usually involves the determination of which issue is more pressing and requires immediate attention, and which issues can wait. Policy legitimization involves the validation of policies by relevant authorities and stakeholders, policy evaluation involves the assessment of the effectiveness and impact of policies, while policy implementation involves the actual implementation of policies. Therefore, the best choice is C - agenda setting.

Question 20

Efforts to influence Congress and the White House by encouraging letter-writing, calls, and visits by individual constituents and campaign contributors is known as
A) grassroots mobilization.
B) litigation.
C) schmoozing.
D) direct lobbying.

Accepted Answer

Grassroots mobilization refers to the efforts by interest groups to influence public policy through engaging with and mobilizing individual citizens to contact their elected representatives in Congress and the White House. This can be done through letter-writing campaigns, phone calls, and visits to the representatives’ offices. The goal is to demonstrate to elected officials that there is strong public support for a particular issue or policy, and to pressure them into taking action.

Quiz 3: The Policymaking Process

What is the purpose of "continuing resolutions"?

When federal agencies publish in the Federal Register, they parallel the activities of

The Is generally portrayed as the arbiter of policy proposals.

Something designed to stimulate press coverage is known as a media

In a typical two-year session, roughly

The prevailing model of policymaking in America is

"Proximate policymakers" include

Presidential "box scores" measure

The most prominent ways that interest groups influence government policy do not include

PACs are used to

The major source of news and information for most Americans is the

The Federal Trade Commission and the Internal Revenue Service are examples of

The Model of agenda setting focuses on the role of leaders in business, Finance, media, and government.

The Is generally expected to be the initiator of policy proposals.

Implementation of public policy is the job of the

The dominant "think tank" for American domestic policy has been the

It is accurate to say that policy evaluation is

Which of these has gained a much greater role in the process of preparing the federal budget than that outlined in the Constitution?

Deciding what issues will be decided and what problem will be addressed by Government is part of the

Efforts to influence Congress and the White House by encouraging letter-writing, calls, and visits by individual constituents and campaign contributors is known as