Public Policy-Making Process Quiz

What is the first step in the public policy-making process?

• Identifying the problem

• Evaluating the policy

• Setting the agenda

• Implementing the policy

Which of the following best describes public policy?

• A random decision by government officials

• An informal agreement among citizens

• A course of action to address public needs

• A private sector initiative

Why is problem identification crucial in the policy-making process?

• It focuses on media influence

• It helps in avoiding public participation

• It ensures the right issues are identified and defined

• It limits the scope of government action

Which factor does NOT influence problem identification?

• Media's role in communicating challenges

• Government's capacity to anticipate challenges

• Random selection of issues

• Availability of data and evidence

What is a public policy agenda?

• A private sector business plan

• A list of personal goals for politicians

• A set of issues deemed important by government officials

• A media campaign strategy

Which type of agenda setting involves the media determining important stories?

• Media agenda setting

• Politics agenda setting

• Public agenda setting

• Community agenda setting

What typically influences public agenda setting?

• A politician's personal interests

• A private company's decision

• A dramatic event or controversy

• An international treaty

Who are NOT typically stakeholders in the agenda setting process?

• International players

• Private sector employees

• Government officials

• Community members

Why is agenda setting important in public policy?

• It focuses solely on media influence

• It limits public participation

• It allocates resources and funding

• It ensures issues are ignored

What forms the foundation of the public policy process?

• Media influence and public opinion

• Problem identification and agenda setting

• Government regulations and laws

• International agreements and treaties