Public Policy Defined
Private sector activities include activities by all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Corporations
B. Nonprofit organizations
C. Federal Cabinet Departments
D. Individuals
C. Federal Cabinet Officials
Name an example of an issue which is both a social and an economic issue.
The American Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Participation in sports
B. Government services
C. Employment
D. Transportation
A. Participation in sports
Which one of this is NOT an easy and convenient way to communicate with your state representative?
A. Make a walk-in visit to your representative's office
B. Send emails to your representatives
C. Writing letters
D. Call your representative by phone
A. Make a walk-in visit to your representative's office
What type of interest group focus on issues affecting the basic rights of individuals?
Civil Rights Interest Groups
When government agencies outsource some of its duties to private companies to better service a public need.
Privatization
These are people who generally believe the role of government should be limited.
Conservatives
How many states need to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment before it can take effect?
38
What is the term used to refer to the group of citizens represented by an elected leader?
Constituents
What is one of the agencies that make up part of the Executive Office of the President?
White House Office
National Security Council
Office of Management & Budget
An agency or department belonging to the federal, state, or local government is referred to as:
A public agency
Characteristics of an individual or group are referred to as:
Demographics
What does "FAPE" stand for?
Free Appropriate Public Education
Public support for a particular cause or policy is called:
Advocacy
When the media chooses stories and issues in which they believe people should be interested, this is called:
Selective attention
The term used to describe the total sum of all government agencies is:
The public sector
What do liberals generally believe about the role of government?
(DAILY DOUBLE)
They believe government should take an active role in solving social & economic issues.
Like-minded people who are organizing their efforts around a specific issue.
An interest group
Name a Cabinet Department unique to Virginia?
Department of Administration
Department of Public Safety
Department of Technology
Name the Federal Cabinet department headed by the US Attorney General.
Department of Justice
There are THREE main characteristics describing public policy. Name them.
(DAILY DOUBLE)
Produced in response to a perceived problem
Discussed and developed through a political process
Implemented by a public agency
A set of beliefs about life, culture, government, and society:
Ideology
What is the process for serving on one of Virginia's Boards or Commissions?
1. Citizens apply online.
2. The Governor appoints members from those who apply.
Why is it easier to impact public policy at the state and local level than it is at the federal level?
State and local officials can be much more accessible
Name an example of a state agency, but is NOT a Cabinet department?
Department of Motor Vehicles
Department of Social Services
Department of Corrections