URP3001 - Module 7 Quiz - Creating Public Policy: Influences, Processes, and Decision-Making

Creating Public Policy Which would most likely hold a fundraising campaign to elect a pro-gun senator? ● a chamber of commerce● a group of individuals ● a special interest group ● a political party A temporary committee created to study an issue and make a policyrecommendation is called a Task Force The key to developing public policy is to ● issue executive orders. ● seek compromises. ● ask the courts for help.● request advice of experts. Political parties influence public policy by creating ● task forces. ● platforms. ● panels of experts.● interest groups. Who decides what problems should be addressed through fiscal policy? ● special interest groups● college professors ● government leaders ● special task forces Which groups influence the creation of public policy? Check all that apply. ● military branches ● individual citizens● interest groups ● legislators ● political parties ● foreign diplomats ● media organizations One way government solves problems is by ● making new laws. ● creating public policy. ● financing a military.● expanding regulations. The primary way officials identify problems that public policy can address is by

● taking testimony from educators.● keeping track of media reports. ● listening to public interest groups. ● traveling across the country. The three steps governments follow to create public policy are ● identifying a problem, publicizing a plan, and implementing policy.● identifying a problem, developing a plan, and referring it to Congress.● identifying a problem, referring it to Congress, and developing a plan. ● identifying a problem, developing a plan, and implementing policy. influence(s) public policy by drawing attention to and providing information aboutfailed or needed policies. The Media