2.10 Benchmark on Public Policy

What is public policy?

• A response to a problem that is identified by government, individuals or other community organizations.

• A response to a problem identified by government.

• A response to a problem identified by individuals in the community.

• A problem with no real solutions to a public problem in the community.

Public policy solutions can come from which of the following groups?

• Local Governments.

• State Governments.

• Individuals, private/public companies and all levels of government.

• Only local and state governments.

A public policy at the local level could be which of the following?

• A policy dealing with the operation of the military.

• A policy dealing with the operation of waste collection.

• A policy dealing with the operation of the post office.

• A policy dealing with the funding of the education system.

To understand how a policy is implemented in a community, it is important to understand which community group or government agency is responsible for dealing with the problem?

• True

• False

• Neither answer is true.

• Both are correct.

A voter writes to the state legislature asking that Election Day polling be extended by two hours on Election Day.

Which government agency is responsible for carrying out this public policy?

• A community organization that promotes free and fair elections.

• The state elections commission that is responsible for conducting elections.

• A private company that has been hired to conduct the election.

• None of the above.

A homeowner is concerned that the neighbor’s dog is barking at night.

Which agency or community group would be responsible for handling this issue?

• The Florida Highway patrol.

• The Federal Bureau of Investigations.

• The County Animal Services Office.

• The ASPCA.

Look at the following cartoon. Which government agency is responsible for dealing with this issue?

• State policing service.

• County Department of Transportation.

• The Federal Bureau of Investigations.

• The US Military.

A community organization can handle problems in the community instead of government getting involed?

• True

• False

"Shrimp and seafood industries in Florida are concerned about the freshwater supply from Georgia. If the freshwater supply is reduced, Florida’s shrimp and seafood industries could be harmed. "

Who is responsible for resolving this dispute?

• Federal legislative branch

• Federal executive branch

• State legislatures

• State judicial branch

What problem was the ordinance (city law) meant to address?

• Concerns about local businesses.

• Threats to public education.

• Concerns about parking.

• Threats to public safety.