Exam 3 Content

Question 1

public policy

Answer 1

principles, rules, guidelines to translate political direction into gov action (the role gov will play in society)

Question 2

5 characteristics of a functioning government bureaucracy in Canada

Answer 2

experts, hierarchy, uniformity, rules, standardization

Question 3

green paper

Answer 3

document providing background on an issue and possible strategies to address (explore options, not committing to the outcome)

Question 4

white papers

Answer 4

specific planned approach of government after hearing from the public (gov’s commitment)

Question 5

pluralism

Answer 5

diverse socioeconomic groups helping shape public policy (not just the elite)

Question 6

6 parts of the public policy cycle

Answer 6

1. agenda setting
2. policy formulation
3. decision-making
4. policy implementation
5. policy evaluation
6. policy change

Question 7

agenda setting

Answer 7

start of PPC, defining a policy problem and its root causes

Question 8

rational choice

Answer 8

humans evaluate costs/benefits and optimize their own situation

Question 9

principle agent problem

Answer 9

viability of policy options can be emphasized differently by political staff vs nonpartisan public servants