Public Policy
What is the first step in the public policy process?
Issue identification
What political ideology resists government expansion?
Conservatism
Which type of group is the AARP?
Age-based group
What should Christians base their convictions on?
Biblical Truth
What policy area includes national defense and treaties?
Foreign policy
What is public policy?
Government's goals and actions in response to public issues
What political group might support both government programs and fiscal restraint?
Moderates
Give one example of a single-issue interest group.
NRA, pro-life groups and pro-choice groups
What does the Freedom of Information Act allow?
Access to government records
What kind of polls are informal and often unreliable?
Straw Polls
What aspect of government does public opinion influence.
how politicians craft laws and campaign messages.
What is a characteristic of liberalism?
Favoring government action to promote social welfare
What is Lobbying?
When interest groups meet directly with lawmakers
What is meant by the term "card stacking" in propaganda?
presenting only favorable info
Name 2 examples of Domestic Policy.
economic decisions, healthcare, education, and law enforcement
What are the four steps in the development of public policy?
Issue identification
Agenda setting
Policy formation
Policy implementation and evaluation
Define the term "moderate" in political ideology.
someone who tends to have a pragmatic approach, blending liberal and conservative views
What is one function of interest groups?
Influencing public officials and shaping policy
What are Libel Laws?
Laws that protect individuals from false written statements.
What must Opinion polls use in order to be effective?
A representative sample