Which of the following criteria for analyzing public policies examines how government officials appraise the acceptability of a particular alternative or solution?

Alliances are generally defined by these basic characteristics:

a. agreement to cooperate in security issues formalized in writing. b. mutual expectations and shared political costs. c. shared benefits and joint policy statements. d. mutual security recognition and shared benefits.

The American people can influence government in which of the following ways?

A) voting in free elections to choose those who govern B) participating in political parties C) belonging to interest groups D) all of the above E) ignoring political events