According to Figure 1.4, The Policymaking System, how does government policy come into being and become part of a policy agenda?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Describe how government policy typically begins with the people. People have interests, problems, and concerns that government may consider addressing.
2, Discuss how linkage institutions such as parties, elections, media, or interest groups help transmit the public's preferences to government. This facilitates political issues making it to the policy agenda.
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In the introduction of this chapter, the authors refer to a "feeding frenzy" surrounding the Dick Cheney shooting story. What is a feeding frenzy? Give an example of it in recent news
Do you think feeding frenzies serve a purpose? If so, what? What will be an ideal response?
A particularized benefit is one that helps most or all citizens.
A. True B. False