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This agency is ultimately responsible for implementing policies once they are signed into law.
What is the bureaucracy
100
During this era FDIC, social security, unemployment insurance, minimum wage & maximum hours were programs & legislation enacted.
What is the new deal
100
This ideology of economic policy wants taxes lowered on the rich because they believe they are more likely to invest their money than spend it. The belief is backed by the argument of higher tax revenues because of investment creating more jobs and more consumption
What is supply-side economics
100
This approach to foreign policy believes it can at best, limit conflict, not eliminate it. Peace & national self-interest are best assured by constructing a stable balance of power. A nation should only commit itself to those struggles where vital interests are at stake & when it has the means to prevail
What is Realism
100
Who has the task of implementing policy
What is the bureaucracy
200
The policy making within a nation and outside a nation.
What is the difference between foreign and domestic policies?
200
This political ideology views government as helper, provider, & protector of the disadvantaged. A significant government presence is right, just and necessary to help redress the economic imbalances in a capitalist system.
What is a liberal
200
Prior to prop 25 this issue in California made budget and tax increases difficult to pass
What is two-thirds requirement
200
The U.S. will not wait for attacks on the U.S. by foreign countries & terrorists groups; instead, the U.S. will follow a policy of preemption, which will include toppling gov't's that pose a security threat to the U.S. or who harbor terrorists.
What is Bush Doctrine
200
The three major U.S. foreign policy goals.
What is military security, economic security & promoting American values
300
Nuclear weapons policies preventing war assert that they are preventing nuclear war. If a war should start the assertion would be proved wrong. In this instance, the policy relies on hope rather on unattainable results is an example of this stage in the policy making process. There are two ways in this stage.
What is the informal method of policy evaluation?
300
This legislation made major changes to means tested program. A two year consecutive limit & five year lifetime limit of receiving benefits
What is the welfare reform act of 1996
300
George Washington's advice was, "America should be the beacon of light, not imposing its way of life on other societies." This the belief on what foreign policy especially during 1920-1930
What is Isolationism
300
Multinational organization formed in 1949 to provide for mutual defense against foreign attacks. Provided for American defense guarantee of western Europe against Soviet attack
What is (NATO) or North Atlantic Treaty Organization
300
Government benefits for qualified individuals (e.g. age, contributions, need, citizenship)
What is Entitlements
400
Riccardo and Johal's differences in values compete for policy decisions to be made in the interests of the groups that we represent is an example of this perspective to policy making decisions.
What is pluralism
400
These demographic changes are making major changes necessary in social security.
What is lower birth rates & longer life expectancy
400
This ideology of economic policy believes when supply exceeds demand & unemployment is threatened the gov't should engage in deficit spending. If demand exceeds supply & inflation loomed the gov't should engage in surplus spending. Utilizing fiscal policy
What is Keynesian economics
400
This agency of the United Nations was created in 1945. They seek to achieve its economic objectives through increased international trade, monetary stability & cooperation, & making funds available to nations experiencing debt crisis. Critics believe the U.S. rewards nations that fall in line with American policy interests & punish those who do not.
What is international monetary fund or (IMF)
400
Regulates economy by control of money supply & interest rates
What is Monetary policy
500
This model of policymaking lays down a limited role for government so natural forces of supply and demand are allowed to prevail in the market place.
What is free market capitalism
500
French for "leave things alone". Economic policy where the idea of completely free economic competition among individuals, each pursuing his or her own self-interest, will work naturally to the benefit of all
What is laissez-faire?
500
When the EPA is testing how much mercury humans can ingest
What is risk assessment
500
This approach to foreign policy believes that human nature is basically good & that war & other forms of conflict are not the normal condition of mankind. The goal of American foreign policy should be to promote the principles of universal peace, human rights & democracy
What is Idealism
500
Benefits based on contributions; paid without a means-test
What is Social Insurance