Public Policy
Definition
Public policy refers to decisions made by governmental entities regarding actions they will take on various issues. It includes laws, regulations, and actions taken to address societal problems or promote certain goals.
Related terms
Laws: These are rules established by an authority that can be enforced through penalties. Laws are one form of public policy.
Regulations: These are specific rules created by government agencies to interpret and enforce laws. They provide more detailed guidance on how policies will be implemented.
Policy Implementation: This refers to the process of putting public policies into practice. It involves various steps such as creating guidelines, allocating resources, and monitoring compliance.
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Practice Questions (10)
What role does the bureaucracy in public policy at the federal level?
Why is it significant that policy makers at different governmental levels can make public policy on many issues related to interstate commerce?
Which role of the President involves shaping public policy?
Which is the main way that bureaucratic agencies maintain their influence over public policy?
In what way can bureaucratic agencies influence public policy?
How has the political influence exerted by interest groups like the NRA shaped public policy related to gun rights in America?
Which organization helps shape public policy by providing information and mobilizing voters around specific causes?
How has public policy often evolved in response to shifts in majority ideology?
How might public policy differ if politicians did not rely heavily on public opinion data for decision-making?
What is defined as an organized group of people with at least roughly similar political aims or principles seeking to influence public policy?
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