AP U.S. Government & Politics-Public Policy By Jane Eastwood | 1. Which term describes the process by which issues are identified, solutions are proposed, and courses of action are determined to address societal problems? A) Policy formulation B) Policy implementation C) Policy evaluation D) Policy agenda setting 2. Which of the following is an example of a social welfare policy in the United States? A) Medicare B) NAFTA C) Dodd-Frank Act D) Clean Air Act 3. Which term describes the process of putting a policy into action and achieving the desired outcomes? A) Policy formulation B) Policy implementation C) Policy evaluation D) Policy agenda setting 4. Which term refers to the authority of a court to determine the constitutionality of laws and government actions? A) Judicial review B) Executive order C) Legislative oversight D) Bureaucratic discretion 5. Which of the following is an example of a fiscal policy tool used by the federal government to stimulate the economy? A) Increasing government spending B) Raising interest rates C) Decreasing taxes D) Selling government bonds 6. Which term describes the process of determining how well a public policy is working and whether its intended goals are being achieved? A) Policy formulation B) Policy implementation C) Policy evaluation D) Policy agenda setting 7. Which of the following is an example of a regulatory policy implemented by the federal government? A) Social Security Act B) No Child Left Behind Act C) Affordable Care Act D) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations 8. Which term refers to the ability of interest groups and individuals to shape public policy by influencing the political decision-making process? A) Policy formulation B) Policy implementation C) Policy evaluation D) Policy advocacy Loading … Posted in AP test
