Policy-Making
What happens after a policy is formulated?
The policy is adopted.
What is the name of the 2001 law that required standardized testing in schools?
No Child Left Behind
Which primary areas did Pres. Johnson's Great Society seek to address?
2. Civil Rights
3. Health care
When was the U.S. the world's top oil producer?
During the late 1800s and early 1900s
As society changes, domestic policy plans must be _______________________________.
reevaluated
In the late-nineteenth century, public education became more _________________ for students.
available
Which program created during President Johnson's administration focuses on providing health coverage to the elderly?
Medicare
What happened to oil sales in 1973?
The oil embargo HALTED all oil sales
What are the 3 main groups that have the BIGGEST impact on domestic policy?
1. Elites
2. Bureaucrats
3. Interest groups
What is the name of the bill that helped vets go back to college?
GI Bill
Which program created during President Johnson's administration focuses on providing health coverage to the poor?
Medicaid
Who created the Dept. of Energy?
Congress and President Jimmy Carter
When a government provides training and education, which technique of policy is it using?
Capacity
What did the NCLB Act do?
NICE!!!
Why do politicians continually need to reevaluate domestic policy such as healthcare-related laws?
A solution might become obsolete over time
What is an example of a means-tested program?
Food Stamps/SNAP
Imagine driving and seeing a sign that says "SAVE LIVES. DON'T SMOKE." Which technique of policy enactment is being used?
Hortatory
What did Congress transfer to state governments so that they could build more public colleges?
federal lands
What is the name of the law that Obama passed in 2010? What did it do?
Affordable Care Act: tried to make health insurance more affordable for everyone
What is an example of a non-means-tested program?
Social Security