Public Policy

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a system of laws, regulations, and actions that governments use to address problems and achieve social and economic objectives.

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Public Policy

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Individuals, groups, or organizations that have an interest in or are affected by a public policy.

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Stakeholders

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The broader long-term effects or impacts resulting from a public policy.

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Consequences

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The specific and immediate results or changes that occur as a direct result of the implementation of a public policy.

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Outcomes

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This may include: citizens, businesses, advocacy groups, government agencies, and policymakers

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Stakeholders

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In environmental policy, fines for factories that emit high levels of carbon dioxide from manufacturing plants would be

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Outcomes

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In environmental policy, lower levels of carbon dioxide pollution in 10 years, compared to today, would be _____________ of the policy.

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consequences

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Government officials, institutions, and policymakers are responsible for the decisions they make and the outcomes of their actions.

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Accountability