Question 1. The concept of human nature is described by the authors in which of the following ways?
Innate to single individuals
Naturally occurring and shared by all individuals
Flawed and must be overcome using policy
Unconfirmed by the behavioral sciences
Question 2. Which of the following, according to the authors, is not a tool interest groups use to influence policy?
Direct lobbying
Providing information and analysis to legislators
Developing legislative language
Running candidates for office*
Question 3. According to the authors, public interest refers to
goals and corresponding policies that are in the best interests of the entire society.
policies under which any resulting inequities benefit those who are worst off in society.
those arrangements that are targeted to a super-majority of the population.
policies under which more people benefit than are harmed.
Question 4. Which president was responsible for creating the EPA?
Theodore Roosevelt
Richard Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Question 5. Which of the following best describes the concept of fiscal federalism?
Shared support of infrastructure development by state and federal governments
Distribution of money to state and local governments to subsidize national policies
Restriction of funding to federal agencies by Congress
Rescission of funds by the President
Question 6. Which of the following best describes the concept of procedural justice?
The fairness of society in determining that individuals receive what they need
The processes that ensure individuals are treated fairly
The assurance of access to legal counsel
The ability to appeal court decisions to higher, review courts
Question 7. Formal players in policy processes include which of the following?
Those actors with policy authority under the Constitution
The media
Those holding contracts with the government
Lobbyists
Question 8. Which of the following is not part of the iron triangle model?
Congress and congressional sub-committees
Agencies
Interest groups
The President
Question 9. The authors define power as
the capacity to accomplish anything one wants.
the ability to alter or influence the actions of others.
access to adequate resource to achieve desired outcomes.
a potentially corrupting influence on political actors.
Question 10. According to the authors, why did the Administration under George H. W. Bush oppose the Rio Earth Summit environmental treaty?
Fears that it would give developing nations an economic advantage
Claims that it unfairly targeted U.S. industries
Belief that it was too restrictive on U.S. energy development
Belief that provisions to slow global warming should be modified and weakened