Which of the following accurately describes the agenda-setting step in the policymaking process?

a. Policymakers develop and debate possible solutions to various problems facing the state.
b. Policymakers prioritize the various problems facing the state.
c. Policymakers take formal governmental administrative action.
d. State agencies follow up on the actions of elected officials, and bureaucratic agencies develop rules and regulations.
e. Government agencies, the legislature, and interest groups examine policy implementation to see if goals are met.

b. Policymakers prioritize the various problems facing the state.

Political Science

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A voting system that apportions legislative seats according to the percentage of the vote won by a particular party is known as what kind of system?

A) At large by place B) Single member ) Cumulative voting D) Proportional representation E) Winner-take-all

Political Science

9. A newspaper editorial praises the Texas legislature for passing a law that requires public college and university students to complete six semester hours in American national, state, and local government, including the study of the Texas Constitution

The editorial illustrates which stage of the policy process? a) policy implementation b) policy adoption c) policy formulation d) policy evaluation e) policy change

Political Science