Introduction to Public Policy - Unit 11

Multiple Choice

Which level(s) of government are responsible for making public policy?

• Only National Government

• Only State Governments

• Only Local Governments

• All Levels of Government

Multiple Select

What are the two types of provisions that government provides to American citizens?

• money

• transportation

• employment

• services

Open Ended

Compare and contrast social regulations and economic regulations. How do these two types of regulations differently contribute to public well-being? Provide a concrete example for each type of regulation.

Multiple Choice

Why is the Tenth Amendment important for the creation of public policy?

• It protects the rights and freedoms of citizens.

• It allows the federal government to create public policy.

• It divides up the departments of local governments.

• It reinforces the rights and powers of the states.

Multiple Choice

Why are states sometimes called "laboratories for democracy?"

• Voters will be more upset if legislation is presented at the national level.

• Trying new policies on the state level provides a model to create success in the national government.

• A policy modeled at the state level costs more money to taxpayers than at the national level.

• It is easier to remove legislation at the state level.