Public policy includes both active government decisions (such as passing a law) and nondecisions (such as choosing not to enforce a law). It applies to all forms of government, not just democracies, and is not contingent on political culture. It can emerge through formal legislative procedures, but also through administrative actions, court decisions, and other means.

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Public Policy

Question 27

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Public policy

A) is specifically defined as government action.
B) only relates to democracies.
C) is not relevant unless it is coupled with political culture.
D) includes all decisions and nondecisions made by government.
E) only emerges through formal legislative procedures.

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