Unit 3 Topic 1 Understanding Government Policy lesson 1

What is public policy?

• Services provided by private companies

• Government actions taken to address issues

• Traditions followed by local communities

• Opinions shared by political parties

What is domestic policy?

• Policies dealing with issues inside the country

• Trade agreements with other nations

• Military actions taken overseas

• Decisions made by foreign leaders

Which is a domestic policy issue?

• Setting rules for school safety

• Negotiating a treaty with Japan

• Choosing ambassadors to foreign nations

• Placing tariffs on imported goods

The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States…

Based on the excerpt, what power does Article I, Section 8 give Congress?

• Appoint state governors

• Create taxes and manage federal spending

• Run state court systems

• Approve local zoning laws

What is a special interest group?

• A group created to register voters

• A group that tries to influence public policy

• A group that operates federal courts

• A group that directs national elections

What does a lobbyist do?

• Runs national debates

• Tries to guide lawmakers toward certain policies

• Collects votes during elections

• Investigates criminal cases

Parents pushing for safer bus rules is an example of:

• International policy

• Citizen involvement

• Judicial review

• Monetary policy

Who would a lobbyist contact to influence a law?

• A local business owner

• A legislative official

• A school counselor

• A federal judge

Fiscal policy deals with:

• Military alliances

• Taxes and government spending

• Interest rates and money supply

• Diplomatic negotiations

Which is an example of monetary policy?

• Congress approves a tax cut

• The president signs a foreign agreement

• The Fed adjusts interest rates

• A governor proposes a new bridge