Understanding Public Policies

What is the primary purpose of public policies?

• To decide and implement actions for public welfare

• To establish guidelines for international trade

• To regulate private sector activities

• To create laws for businesses

Which type of public policy focuses on using government funds for public goods?

• Redistributive

• Distributive

• Regulatory

• Constituent

What is the main goal of redistributive public policies?

• To regulate environmental practices

• To redistribute resources for social change

• To enhance business operations

• To create new government institutions

Regulatory public policies are primarily concerned with:

• Providing educational grants

• Establishing laws and regulations

• Redistributing wealth

• Creating new state organs

Which of the following is an example of a regulatory public policy?

• Policy on land ownership

• Policy on consumer protection

• Creation of new state organs

• Allocation of educational grants

Constituent public policies are related to:

• Job opportunities

• The structure of government

• Economic stabilization

• Environmental protection

What is the focus of constituent public policies?

• Assigning new powers to state organs

• Providing public welfare services

• Regulating business practices

• Redistributing government funds

What is a key characteristic of substantive public policies?

• They focus on privileged sections of society

• They address what governments should do for societal welfare

• They are concerned with business regulations

• They focus on redistributing resources

Which type of public policy is concerned with the general welfare and development of society?

• Constituent

• Regulatory

• Substantive

• Distributive

Why is it important to understand various types of public policies?

• They influence nearly every aspect of daily life

• They are not important for citizens

• They are only relevant to businesses

• They only affect government officials