An instructor is preparing a teaching plan about policy and politics. Which of the following would be most important for the instructor to keep in mind?
A) Are terms that can be used interchangeably since they mean essentially the same thing
B) Differ in that politics is the process of making decisions and governing while policy is reflective of the ideology and belief systems of how the world should work
C) Differ in that politics is manipulative and destructive and policy is proactive and forward thinking
D) Are very similar although politics refers to a governmental or legislative action and policy is limited to the private sector
Answer: B) Differ in that politics is the process of making decisions and governing while policy is reflective of the ideology and belief systems of how the world should work
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