Which statement best describes the relationship of policy analysis to the policy process model?
A. The two activities are essentially separate and independent.
B. Completion of the policy process model occurs first, and then policy analysis begins.
C. Policy analysis supports the policy process at several points by increasing understanding of problems and possible solutions.
D. While only the government completes all steps of the policy process model, many other interest groups are involved in policy analysis.
C. Policy analysis supports the policy process at several points by increasing understanding of problems and possible solutions.
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a. French Revolution. b. Renaissance. c. European Reformation. d. Thirty Years' War.
Which of the following statements is true of interest groups?
A. Interest groups are stronger in states where political parties are better organized. B. Interest groups are weaker in states where the state government is strong, active, and professional. C. Interest groups appear to be weaker in states with traditionalistic political cultures. D. Interest groups tend to be stronger in states with individualistic political cultures.