Public Policy Quiz

Multiple Choice

1. What is public policy?

   • A. The set of laws governing a country
   • B. The set of rules governing a business
   • C. The set of decisions made by government to address public issues
   • D. The set of regulations governing a society

2. What is the purpose of public policy?

   • A. To protect citizens
   • B. To increase economic growth
   • C. To promote social justice
   • D. All of the above

3. What are the three branches of government?

   • A. Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
   • B. Executive, Legislative, and Financial
   • C. Judicial, Financial, and Administrative
   • D. Administrative, Legislative, and Judicial

True or False

1. Public policy is only concerned with national issues.

   • True
   • False

2. Public policy is a major factor in the development of a nation.

   • True
   • False

3. Public policy is created by private citizens.

   • True
   • False

Fill-in-the-blank

1. The _________ branch of government is responsible for creating public policy.

2. The __________ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free speech.

3. The ___________ of a public policy is to address a public issue.

Short Answer

1. What is the difference between public policy and private policy?

2. How does public policy affect the lives of citizens?

3. How does the government decide which public policies to implement?

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Practice Sheet: Public Policy

Introduction

Public Policy is the set of laws, regulations, and courses of action created by government to address public issues. It is the way in which governments attempt to address issues and shape public opinion. It is important to understand the basics of Public Policy in order to understand the workings of government and society.

Questions

1. What is Public Policy?
2. What is the purpose of Public Policy?
3. What are some examples of Public Policy?
4. What are the different levels of government involved in creating Public Policy?
5. How does the public influence Public Policy?
6. What is the difference between a law and a policy?
7. What are the benefits of Public Policy?
8. What are the drawbacks of Public Policy?
9. What are the steps involved in creating a new Public Policy?
10. What is the role of the media in Public Policy?

Practice Problems

1. You are a member of your city council and you have been tasked with creating a new policy to address the issue of littering in your city. What steps would you take to create this policy?
2. Your local government has proposed a new policy that would increase taxes in your area. What arguments could you make against this policy?
3. You are a member of a non-profit organization that works to promote public health. What kind of Public Policy could you create to help achieve your goals?

Answer Key

1. The steps involved in creating a new Public Policy are:
   • Identifying the problem
   • Researching the issue
   • Developing a plan of action
   • Drafting the policy
   • Consulting with stakeholders
   • Voting on the policy
   • Implementing the policy
   • Monitoring the policy
2. Arguments against the proposed policy could include:
   • The taxes are too high and will put an undue burden on citizens
   • The policy does not address the underlying issues that are causing the problem
   • The policy is not cost-effective
   • The policy does not have enough public support
3. Possible Public Policy solutions could include:
   • Increasing access to healthcare services
   • Providing incentives for healthy lifestyles
   • Improving public education about health and nutrition
   • Creating legislation to protect the environment
   • Establishing regulations for food safety