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Public Policy

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The chief executive of Virginia is the

a)

Governor

b)

mayor

c)

President

d)

commissioner

2.

The legislative branch in Virginia is called the

a)

Virginia Commission

b)

Virginia Congress

c)

Virginia General Assembly

3.

How might a person or an organization engage with government to try to influence public policy?

a)

campaign for candidates

b)

lobby members of a legislature

c)

hold public protests or demonstrations

d)

all of these answers are correct

4.

Public policy is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

international events and issues

b)

mass media

c)

the date of a general election

d)

individuals and interest groups

5.

What are elected officials doing when they use the media to hold news conferences?

a)

Communicating with the public

b)

Giving an opinion poll

c)

Enforcing laws

d)

Passing laws

6.

What is it called when individuals try to get legislators to introduce or vote a certain way on a bill?

a)

PAC

b)

Lobbying

c)

Demonstrating

d)

Interest groups

7.

The stand the government takes on an issue is called

a)

public sphere

b)

public policy

c)

public opinion

d)

public works

8.

The public sphere is a place where

society discusses the issues that affect everyone.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

One thing the government can do to help solve problems is regulate what

people and businesses do. Regulate means

a)

stay out a business's affairs

b)

to monitor and control

10.

Because regulation restricts behavior, regulation is a huge area of debate for public policy.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

What is public policy?

a)

President writes laws

b)

Citizens take over writing policy

c)

What the government does about a problem

d)

What the people do about a problem

12.
What are stakeholders?
a)
Anybody who knows the name of the business
b)
Anybody who takes an interest in a business
c)
Anybody who works for the business
d)
Anybody who buys from the business
13.
General goals set by political leaders that help shape specific laws on a topic
a)
Public Agenda
b)
Public Policy
c)
Lobbying
d)
Forum
14.
Accountable means...
a)
To be responsible for the consequences of ones' actions
b)
To depend on others
c)
To be reliable in any situation
15.
 A person whose job is to contact elected officials and convince them to vote in  a particular way on a proposed law...
a)
Senator
b)
Constituent
c)
Candidate
d)
Lobbyist
16.

The ADA addresses disability issues as they relate to ...

a)

Employment

b)

Transportation

c)

Public Accommodations

d)

All of the Above

17.

What does IDEA stand for?

a)

idea

b)

Individuals with Dyslexia Education Accommodations

c)

Individualized Education Act

d)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

18.

Which act addresses discrimination against individuals with disabilities in work and public spaces?

a)

Individuals with Disabilities Act

b)

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

c)

Americans with Disabilities Act

19.

A Section 504 plan provides what for the student

a)

Provides one-on-one para support for the student.

b)

Provides special treatment for the student.

c)

Provides support for students with disabilities to learn alongside their peers in the general education classroom.

d)

Provides special privileges for the student.

20.

True or False the purpose of 504 plans is to remove barriers to learning

a)

True

b)

False

21.

What document/Act/legislation created special education and the IEP

a)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

b)

Civil Rights Act

c)

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

d)

Americans with Disabilities Act

22.

What document/Act/legislation created or ensured equal treatment for all students, and creates a 504 plan.

a)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

b)

Civil Rights Act

c)

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

d)

Americans with Disabilities Act

23.

What document/Act/legislation provides equal treatment and opportunities outside of school.

a)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

b)

Civil Rights Act

c)

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

d)

Americans with Disabilities Act

24.

What are 3 ways that we can influence public policy?

a)

Vote for who we feel is the best candidate

b)

Protest in marches and rallies if change needs to occur

c)

Read the news and stay informed on current issues

d)

Join an interest group to cause change or to keep freedoms secure

25.

Any time there is a pandemic, terrorist attack, or natural disaster, who needs to respond and come up with solutions?

a)

the National (Federal) government

b)

State governments

c)

Local governments

d)

All are correct

26.

A community organization can handle problems in the community instead of government getting involed?

a)

True

b)

False