Understanding Public Policy Characteristics

Which of the following is NOT one of the six commonly recognized characteristics of public policy?

• Authoritative

• Enforceable

• Flexible and Adaptable

• Confidential

What does it mean for a public policy to be authoritative?

• It must be confidential.

• It must be issued by a legitimate authority.

• It must be clear and understandable.

• It must be flexible and adaptable.

How can a public policy be enforced?

• Through stakeholder engagement

• By making it confidential

• By using penalties like fines or imprisonment

• Through public opinion

Why is it important for a public policy to be flexible and adaptable?

• To ensure it is authoritative

• To avoid penalties

• To make it confidential

• To ensure it remains relevant as circumstances change

What does it mean for a public policy to be feasible?

• It must be possible to implement and enforce.

• It must be confidential.

• It must be flexible and adaptable.

• It must be authoritative.

Why is clarity important in public policy?

• To avoid penalties

• To make it authoritative

• To ensure it is confidential

• So that it can be easily understood by everyone

What does it mean for a public policy to be public?

• It must be made available to the public.

• It must be confidential.

• It must be flexible and adaptable.

• It must be authoritative.

Who are considered stakeholders in the policy-making process?

• Only government officials

• Citizens, interest groups, businesses, and experts

• Only elected officials

• Only regulatory bodies

What is the purpose of continuous monitoring and evaluation in public policy?

• To ensure policy outcomes are assessed and improvements are identified

• To ensure it is authoritative

• To make the policy confidential

• To avoid penalties

What is the overall impact of these characteristics on public policy?

• They make the policy confidential.

• They help address societal challenges and promote public welfare.

• They avoid penalties.

• They ensure the policy is authoritative.