ENR 3200 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Policymakers prefer big, drastic changes over small, incremental ones because it gives
them something to brag about.
True/False - ANSWER False
At the policy formation stage, acceptable alternative policy solutions are developed.
True/False - ANSWER True
Not all private problems are acted on in the government, but all public problems are.
True/False - ANSWER False
Which of the following steps in Anderson's policy process model causes policies to have
a pattern of decisions over time?
Policy adoption
Policy agenda
Policy formation
Policy evaluation - ANSWER Policy evaluation
Which of the following legislation was a direct result of the clearcutting controversy?
National Park Service Act
The Organic Act
Endangered Species Act
National Forest Management Act - ANSWER National Forest Management Act
A major difference between a problem and an issue is that a problem usually involves
two parties and an issue does not.
True/False - ANSWER False
Suppose a researcher at OSU surveyed Ohio residents and prepared a comprehensive
list of all the issues that Ohioans feel need public attention. Which of the following terms
best describes this list?
Systemic agenda
, Redistributive issue
Policy evaluation
The A-list - ANSWER Systemic agenda
A proposed subsidy program for forest landowners is an example of
Private issue
Gatekeeping issue
Redistributive issue
Distribution issue - ANSWER Redistributive issue
A group of coal miners in West Virginia is most likely an example of which of the
following?
Poorly organized group with established access
Gatekeepers
Crazy Rich Asians
Legislators - ANSWER Poorly organized group with established access
Let's say, in class we discuss the Clean Water Act from its very beginning to the present,
analyzing major changes to the law and its implementation over time. Which of the
following best describes this approach to studying policy?
Historical
Free riding
Distributive issue
Muddling through - ANSWER Historical
The traditional sustainable development model is called "weak sustainability" because:
It often ignores the importance of the environment.
It is a weak concept and cannot defend itself from attacks by other disciplines.
It describes a weak relationship between the environment, the society, and the
economy.
It often gives an unduly high level of importance to the economy. - ANSWER It describes
a weak relationship between the environment, the society, and the economy.
Which of the following types of ecosystem services deal more with basic needs for
CORRECT ANSWERS
Policymakers prefer big, drastic changes over small, incremental ones because it gives
them something to brag about.
True/False - ANSWER False
At the policy formation stage, acceptable alternative policy solutions are developed.
True/False - ANSWER True
Not all private problems are acted on in the government, but all public problems are.
True/False - ANSWER False
Which of the following steps in Anderson's policy process model causes policies to have
a pattern of decisions over time?
Policy adoption
Policy agenda
Policy formation
Policy evaluation - ANSWER Policy evaluation
Which of the following legislation was a direct result of the clearcutting controversy?
National Park Service Act
The Organic Act
Endangered Species Act
National Forest Management Act - ANSWER National Forest Management Act
A major difference between a problem and an issue is that a problem usually involves
two parties and an issue does not.
True/False - ANSWER False
Suppose a researcher at OSU surveyed Ohio residents and prepared a comprehensive
list of all the issues that Ohioans feel need public attention. Which of the following terms
best describes this list?
Systemic agenda
, Redistributive issue
Policy evaluation
The A-list - ANSWER Systemic agenda
A proposed subsidy program for forest landowners is an example of
Private issue
Gatekeeping issue
Redistributive issue
Distribution issue - ANSWER Redistributive issue
A group of coal miners in West Virginia is most likely an example of which of the
following?
Poorly organized group with established access
Gatekeepers
Crazy Rich Asians
Legislators - ANSWER Poorly organized group with established access
Let's say, in class we discuss the Clean Water Act from its very beginning to the present,
analyzing major changes to the law and its implementation over time. Which of the
following best describes this approach to studying policy?
Historical
Free riding
Distributive issue
Muddling through - ANSWER Historical
The traditional sustainable development model is called "weak sustainability" because:
It often ignores the importance of the environment.
It is a weak concept and cannot defend itself from attacks by other disciplines.
It describes a weak relationship between the environment, the society, and the
economy.
It often gives an unduly high level of importance to the economy. - ANSWER It describes
a weak relationship between the environment, the society, and the economy.
Which of the following types of ecosystem services deal more with basic needs for
