Week 5 Flashcards
1
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the general term for decisions, laws, and regulations put forth by governing bodies
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public policy
2
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investigation and inquiry into the causes and consequences of public policies
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social welfare policy analysis
3
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requires knowledge about values in all segments of society and about all possible alternatives, their consequences, and their costs and benefits
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rational policy making
4
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The theory that believes that public policy is developed through small changes to existing policies
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incrementalism
5
Q
the timing of a public decision
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window of opportunity
6
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the measure of an event or crises that prompt the creation of public politcy
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magnitude
7
Q
Policy that becomes a program or service
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implementation
8
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Another name to describe frontline service workers
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street-level bureaucrats
