TX GOV Ch. 12 Exam 2025 Questions
and Answers
In policy making, "UNsatisficing" means reaching a decision that is satisfactory
rather than optimal to the individual.
True
False - --Answer --False
Which of the following steps in the policy-making cycle occurs first?
agenda setting
problem identification
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,evaluation
formulation - --Answer --problem identification
Public policy refers to
rules, regulations, and orders from authorized public agencies.
the implementation of laws.
the expressed goals of a governmental body backed by incentives or sanctions.
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, legislation, passing it and getting it signed. - --Answer --the expressed goals
of a governmental body backed by incentives or sanctions.
In the 1960s, welfare policy in Texas reflected
noncompliance with all federal welfare programs.
a policy of minimizing the cost to Texas while maximizing the use of federal
dollars.
very generous state-funded benefits.
a policy of maximizing welfare benefits paid by the state of Texas. - --
Answer --a policy of minimizing the cost to Texas while maximizing the use
of federal dollars.
Rather than seeking to rationally understand everything that is involved in a
particular policy or optimize every action taken to address a problem, policy
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and Answers
In policy making, "UNsatisficing" means reaching a decision that is satisfactory
rather than optimal to the individual.
True
False - --Answer --False
Which of the following steps in the policy-making cycle occurs first?
agenda setting
problem identification
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,evaluation
formulation - --Answer --problem identification
Public policy refers to
rules, regulations, and orders from authorized public agencies.
the implementation of laws.
the expressed goals of a governmental body backed by incentives or sanctions.
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, legislation, passing it and getting it signed. - --Answer --the expressed goals
of a governmental body backed by incentives or sanctions.
In the 1960s, welfare policy in Texas reflected
noncompliance with all federal welfare programs.
a policy of minimizing the cost to Texas while maximizing the use of federal
dollars.
very generous state-funded benefits.
a policy of maximizing welfare benefits paid by the state of Texas. - --
Answer --a policy of minimizing the cost to Texas while maximizing the use
of federal dollars.
Rather than seeking to rationally understand everything that is involved in a
particular policy or optimize every action taken to address a problem, policy
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