Public Policy Flashcards
Two students have become interested in different public policy issues.
Leslie strongly disagrees with the current administration’s foreign policies.
Tim thinks that an intersection outside his school is dangerous and should have a stoplight.
What action could Leslie take regarding the current administation’s foreign policies?
Attend a demonstration at the White House
This action targets the federal level of government.
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Two students have become interested in different public policy issues.
Leslie strongly disagrees with the current administration’s foreign policies.
Tim thinks that an intersection outside his school is dangerous and should have a stoplight.
What action could Tim take regarding the dangerous intersection?
Tim could offer comments during a public meeting.
This action allows local input on city safety issues.
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The Ohio General Assembly is considering a bill that would reduce the amount of tax revenue allocated to local school systems. A group of teachers is opposed to the passage of this bill.
What is the most effective action teachers could take to influence the Ohio General Assembly’s vote on a tax bill?
starting a letter-writing campaign to state legislators
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Give two examples of collaboration between different levels of government on public policy issues.
- Congress passes new environmental regulations that state and local governments implement.
*State governments fund educational programs after receiving federal grants
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Rashad lives in a small Ohio town and owns a shop along a busy road. Town leaders have proposed a project to divide the road by building a median strip between opposing lanes of traffic. This would prevent cars traveling on the opposite side of the road from turning into Rashad’s shop. He is worried that the addition of the median strip will negatively impact his business.
What action should Rashad take to address concerns about the new median strip?
Attend his local commission meeting and ask members to reject the proposed project
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Which government body should be contacted to establish stronger national pollution standards?
U.S. Congress
Congress is responsible for federal legislation on environmental issues.
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Which entity of government is responsible for negotiating international trade agreements?
Federal executive
The president and federal executive agencies handle international negotiations.
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What is an example of ollaboration in creating policy for international trade agreements?
State Department officials could advise the president on the impact of an agreement on foreign policy
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Your city is debating whether to install a skateboard park on city-owned land. You want to support the park.
Which method would be effective in supporting the installation of a skateboard park?
Attend the meeting of the city council and present the benefits of a park
Engaging directly with local government officials can influence decision-making.
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To change a local ordinance on parking fines, you might…
speak at a public meeting
AND
campaign for new city coucil memebers.
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To change a state policy on teacher salaries, you might…
hold a demonstration at the capitol
AND
lobby members of the legislature
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To change a federal tax law, you might…
testify before Congress
AND
start a letter writing campaign to Congress
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What action should a citizen take if they disagree with an executive order impacting national foreign policy?
Sign a petition that will be sent to the president
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What action should a citizen take if they believe that a new playground should be built in a neighborhood park?
Speak at a city council meeting
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What action should a citizen take if they fear the environmental impact of a state road construction project?
Write letters to the governor and members of the General Assembly
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What action should a citizen take if they believes that their views are being poorly represented at the congressional level?
Campaign for a challenger running against a current U.S. senator
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Which level and branch of government is targeted when a citizen comments during an Ohio General Assembly committee hearing?
Ohio legislative branch
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What brand and level of government are involved when the U.S. Congress debates a bill?
Federal Legistlative
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What level and branch of government are responsible when the Governor of Ohio directs agencies to implement a law?
State Executive
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What level and branch of government are involved when the Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments over challenges to a law?
State Judicial
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