USG Unit 6 Assessment

What is the first step in the United States public policy formation process?

• Evaluation

• Agenda setting

• Implementation

• Policy formulation

Which branch of government is primarily responsible for the implementation of public policy in the United States?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• None of the above

What role does the media play in the public policy formation process?

• Implementing policies

• Setting the agenda

• Formulating policies

• Evaluating policies

Which of the following is an example of public policy?

• A new federal law

• A presidential speech

• A Supreme Court ruling

• A political party's platform

What is the main function of interest groups in the public policy process?

• To implement policies

• To evaluate policies

• To influence policy formulation

• To set the governmental agenda

Which stage of the public policy process involves determining whether a policy is achieving its goals?

• Policy formulation

• Policy implementation

• Policy evaluation

• Agenda setting

What is the role of the legislative branch in the public policy process?

• To implement the policies

• To formulate policies

• To evaluate the policies

• To set the agenda

During which stage of the public policy process are alternatives to current policies considered?

• Policy evaluation

• Policy implementation

• Policy formulation

• Agenda setting

What is the significance of public opinion in the public policy formation process?

• It has no impact

• It primarily influences policy evaluation

• It can influence agenda setting and policy formulation

• It is only considered during policy implementation

Which of the following best describes the "policy agenda"?

• A list of issues that have been resolved

• A schedule of policy implementation

• A set of issues currently being considered by government for action

• A historical record of all policies