Which step is part of public policy implementation?A.Federal agencies enforce newly written tax laws.B.A private organization proposes new foreign policy.C.Congress debates a new law about transportation.D.A presidential candidate promises citizens action on climate change.

Which of the following is an example of the executive branch implementing a public policy passed by Congress?ResponsesThe Department of Health and Human Services determines eligibility requirements for government assistance.The Department of Health and Human Services determines eligibility requirements for government assistance.As chief diplomat, the president negotiates a treaty that is then ratified by the Senate.

Policy implementation is generally handled byGroup of answer choicesthe House of Representatives.the Senate.state legislatures.executive agencies.

What is the first stage in creating a new public policy?A.The legislative branch debates and fine-tunes an idea.B.The executive branch creates a proposal.C.A state official petitions the federal government.D.The Supreme Court identifies a need to change a law.

Which stage of policy making includes promises to the public about new policies?A.ImplementationB.AdoptionC.DebateD.FormulationSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

As per the module, a significant characteristic of public policy is that it involves more than just the actions of government.  It also includes the behaviors or outcomes that government action creates. More importantly, policy can be made when the government is hesitant to act in ways that would change the status quo when circumstances or public opinion may have shifted on the matter. Group of answer choicesTrueFalse