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Chapter 12: Public Policymaking in Texas Flashcards

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The study of “who gets what, when, and how” through competition an opportunity

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politics

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A planned or deliberate course of action for dealing with a problem or issue through governing action

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Public policy

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Collects resources primarily through taxation from across a broad base in society and those resources are allocated to targeted areas

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Distributive policy

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Collects resources from those with higher income levels and allocates funding to those who fall within a lower income threshold

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Re-distributive policy

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Protects the public by establishing rules and guidelines for business practices

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Regulatory policy

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How is politics defined?

A. A planned or deliberate course of action for dealing with a problem or issue through governing action

B. Members of the policy community elected to deal with government issues

C. The study of “who gets what, when, and how”

D. Problem recognition for issues that merit government attention

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C. The study of “who gets what, when, and how”

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Members in the policy community include:

A. Only lawmakers
B. Government, interest groups, and individuals
C. Only interest groups
D. Only media

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B. Government, interest groups, and individuals

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What is public policy?

A. A planned or deliberate course of action for dealing with a problem or issue through governing action

B. The study of “who gets what, when, and how”

C. Problem recognition for issues that merit government attention

D. A set of issues policymakers believe are important to address

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A. A planned or deliberate course of action for dealing with a problem or issue through governing action

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Election fraud as an issue:

A. is highly partisan

B. not an issue of concern for politicians

C. not an issue of concern for politicians, interest groups, or individuals

D. does not merit address

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A. is highly partisan

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Members of the policy community compete to:

A. Frame and shape policy issues

B. Implement their policy preference(s)

C. Gain attention on a policy issue

D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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___ policy collects resources from those with higher income levels and allocates funding to those who fall within a lower income threshold.

A. Distributive
B. Redistributive
C. Regulatory
D. Public
E. Politics
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B. Redistributive

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___ collects resources primarily through taxation from across a broad base in society and those resources are allocated to targeted areas.

A. Distributive
B. Redistributive
C. Regulatory
D. Public
E. Politics
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A. Distributive

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___ policy protects the public by establishing rules and guidelines for business practices.

A. Distributive
B. Redistributive
C. Regulatory
D. Public
E. Politics
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C. Regulatory

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The Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program is an example of ___ policy.

A. Distributive
B. Redistributive
C. Regulatory
D. Public
E. Politics
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B. Redistributive

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Environmental policies is an example of ___ policy.

A. Distributive
B. Redistributive
C. Regulatory
D. Public
E. Politics
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C. Regulatory

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The method public officials seek to achieve their goal of dealing with a problem or issue

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policymaking process

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Recognizes that a problem exists that requires government intervention

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problem identification

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Consists of a set of issues policymakers believe should receive their attention

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agenda-setting

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The convergence of the problem, policy, and politics streams opens the opportunity policy window for achieving agenda status.

Three streams:
1. The existence of a problem

  1. Policy proposals for solving the problem
  2. The political motivation for tackling the problem
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Multiple Streams Framework

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The process where problems decline in focus and support

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issue-attention cycle

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Consists of those issues that are believed to be important by political actors and merit the attention of policymakers

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systemic agenda

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The narrow list of issues policymakers are in strong support of

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institutional agenda

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Consists of developing alternative proposals to address a problem or issue

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policy formulation

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Involves the selection of government action to respond to a problem or issue

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policy adoption

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Involves a chosen law that is put into action to deal with a problem or issue

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policy implementation

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Assesses the law to determine how well the law meets its objectives and goals

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policy evaluation

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Numerical presentation of policy outcomes

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absolute evaluation

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Seeks to add context or a frame of reference of policy outcomes

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relative evaluation

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This stage in the policymaking process includes a set of issues that policymakers believe are important to address.

A. Problem identification

B. Agenda-setting

C. Policy formulation

D. Policy adoption

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B. Agenda-setting

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This stage in the policymaking process assesses the effectiveness of the policy.

A. Problem identification
B. Policy formulation
C. Policy evaluation
D. Policy adoption

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C. policy evaluation

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___ is the process lawmakers use to address issues.

A. Public policy
B. Laws
C. Policymaking
D. Policy assessment

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C. Policymaking

32
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This stage in the policymaking process recognizes the existence of an issue that needs government to deal with.

A. Problem identification

B. Agenda-setting

C. Policy formulation

D. Policy implementation

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A. Problem identification

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The ___ includes three factors or streams that must converge before agenda status is achieved.

A. Stream theory
B. Agenda-setting
C. Issue-attention
D. Multiple Streams Framework

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D. Multiple Streams Framework

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This stage in the policymaking process enacts a policy action to deal with an issue.

A. Problem identification

B. Policy formulation

C. Policy evaluation

D. Policy adoption

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D. policy adoption

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___ is a type of policy evaluation analysis addressing the impact of a law.

A. Systemic agenda
B. Institutional agenda
C. Absolute evaluation
D. Relative evaluation

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D. Relative evaluation

36
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This stage in the policymaking process develops policy proposals or options for how to deal with a problem.

A. Problem identification
B. Agenda-setting
C. Policy formulation
D. Policy evaluation

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C. Policy formulation

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This stage in the policymaking process puts a chosen policy into action.

A. Problem identification
B. Agenda-setting
C. Policy implementation
D. Policy formulation

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C. Policy implementation

38
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The agenda that public officials believe have the best chance of becoming law.

A. Systemic agenda
B. Institutional agenda
C. Issue-attention
D. Interest group agenda

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B. Institutional agenda

39
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Emphasizes the competing interests of groups vying for government attention and resources

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group theory

40
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A theoretical framework that claims a small ruling minority holds power

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elite theory

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A theoretical framework where policy outcomes depend on policy input, demands, and support

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political systems theory

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A theoretical framework that involves small, incremental steps to the policymaking

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incrementalism

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Promotes maximizing benefits and preferred outcomes in the policy-making process

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rational-choice

44
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A multitude of diverse interest in American polity that compete to influence public policy

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pluralist society

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The ___ theory claims the power is held by a small number of individuals.

A. Pluralism
B. Elite
C. Group
D. Incrementalism

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B. Elite

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C. Wright Mills believes ___ hold the most power to influence public policy.

A. Interest groups
B. People
C. Political parties
D. Corporations

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D. Corporations

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___ argues that policy changes occurs in small, piecemeal steps.

A. Incrementalism
B. Political systems theory
C. Elite theory
D. Rational-choice theory

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A. Incrementalism

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___ seeks to maximize benefits for political actors.

A. Group theory
B. Political systems theory
C. Elite theory
D. Rational-choice theory

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D. Rational-choice theory

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___ approaches policymaking by considering inputs, demands, and outputs on the political system.

A. Group theory
B. Political systems theory
C. Elite theory
D. Political-administrative dichotomy

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B. Political systems theory

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Gun rights legislation:

A. is a highly partisan issue

B. is a very divisive issue

C. reduces restrictions is favored by conservatives

D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Energy reform policy:

A. Visibility depends on how much attention is given to the issue

B. Reaching institutional agenda status depends on the level of impact

C. Achieving institutional agenda status depends on the visibility level

D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Election reform legislation:

A. Receives bipartisan support for widespread mail-in balloting

B. Receives low visibility

C. Reduces restrictions are favored by liberals

D. Reduces restrictions are favored by conservatives

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C. Reduces restrictions are favored by liberals

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Infrastructure law:

A. Visibility depends on how much attention is given to the issue

B. Reaching institutional agenda status depends on impact level

C. Achieving institutional agenda status depends on the visibility level

D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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Criminal justice reform:

A. is a highly partisan issue

B. is influenced by national criminal justice issues

C. may not receive the necessary legislative support for policy adoption of reform measures

D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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The ___ draws a distinction between the role of politics and the implementation of laws in the policymaking process.

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Political-administrative dichotomy

55
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Institutional agenda differs from the systemic agenda regarding:

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issues that have the best opportunity to be addressed by the legislature

56
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David Easton’s political systems model details:

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policy inputs, supply, and demands for policy action

57
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Budgetary resources are often required for policies to deal effectively with the problem.

True or False

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True

58
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The importance of relative evaluation involve:

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providing a complete and fair assessment of a policy

59
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C. Wright Mills believed which group has the most powerful influence on public policy?

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Corporations

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Policy areas that are critical to the people of Texas will always be addressed by policymakers.

True or False

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False

61
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House Concurrent Resolution 66 condemning racism against Asian American and Pacific Islanders:

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expresses an opinion and thoughts supported by members of both parties

62
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Which theoretical perspective best represents the way policy change happens?

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Incremental

63
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What individual is credited with first applying rational-choice theory?

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Anthony Downs

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John Kingdon’s agenda-setting model argues:

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a problem, policy proposals, and motivation to solve the issue must be present to achieve agenda status

65
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A pluralist society emphasizes:

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representation of groups’ interests in the policymaking process

66
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The rational-choice theory seeks to:

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maximize benefits and outcomes

67
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___ definition of politics descriptively helps one understand the importance of issue frame, resource allocation, and maximizing political opportunity.

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Harold Lasswell

68
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Partisan polarizing issues:

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may reach agenda status depending on the social, economic, and political environments

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