Topic 4

True or False: Public policy refers only to laws passed by the government.

• True

• False

True or False: In a democratic system, public opinion always has more influence over policy than elite opinion.

• True

• False

True or False: Agenda setting is considered the most important stage in the public policy-making process.

• True

• False

True or False: Systemic agenda refers to problems that are actively being considered by decision-makers.

• True

• False

True or False: Agenda setting can only occur from the top-down process, initiated by government.

• True

• False

True or False: Mass media, judges, and international organizations can all play roles in agenda setting.

• True

• False

True or False: Policy formulation includes developing solutions without considering budget or public acceptance.

• True

• False

True or False: Both policy analysts and decision-makers are involved in policy formulation.

• True

• False

True or False: In Malaysia, only the Prime Minister is considered a policy maker.

• True

• False

True or False: Policy legitimation in Malaysia involves only the Prime Minister’s approval.

• True

• False