# MCQs
### 1. Public Policy is:
1. Long term vision and road map of state in pursuit of public affairs. (PSC: 2080)
2. Public interest made by public entities.
Which of the following is/are correct statement?
1. only 1
2. only 2
3. both 1 & 2
4. none of above
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**Answer:** 3. both 1 & 2
**Explanation:**
* **Statement 1**: Correct - Public policy provides direction and framework for state action
* **Statement 2**: Correct - Public policy serves public interests through governmental decisions
* **Key characteristics**:
* Goal-oriented action by government
* Addresses public issues and concerns
* Involves authoritative decision-making
* Aims to achieve societal objectives
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### 2. Public Policy as
1. an expression or desired state of affairs
2. decision of government
3. formal authorization
4. all of above
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**Answer:** 4. all of above
**Explanation:**
* Public policy encompasses multiple dimensions:
* **Expression of desired state**: Vision of what society should achieve
* **Government decision**: Formal choices made by authorities
* **Formal authorization**: Legal and institutional approval
* **Additional aspects**:
* Course of action or inaction
* Allocation of values and resources
* Framework for addressing public issues
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### 3. "Public Policy is whatever the government chooses to do or not to do" Who has made this statement?
1. Thomas R. Dye
2. Robert Eysteone
3. Riker
4. Seeley
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**Answer:** 1. Thomas R. Dye
**Explanation:**
* **Thomas R. Dye's definition**: Most famous and widely cited definition
* **Key aspects of his definition**:
* Includes both action and inaction by government
* Emphasizes government's choice-making role
* Recognizes policy as deliberate decisions
* **Other notable definitions**:
* David Easton: "Authoritative allocation of values"
* Harold Lasswell: "Who gets what, when, and how"
* James Anderson: "Purposeful course of action"
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### 4. Public Policy is "Authoritative allocation of values for the whole society" who gave this statement?
1. David Easton
2. Peter H. Odegard
3. Woodrow Wilson
4. Y. Dror
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**Answer:** 1. David Easton
**Explanation:**
* **David Easton's definition**: From his systems theory approach
* **Key elements**:
* **Authoritative**: Legitimate power to make binding decisions
* **Allocation**: Distribution of benefits and burdens
* **Values**: Societal preferences, resources, and priorities
* **Whole society**: Affects all citizens, not just specific groups
* **Significance**: Emphasizes political system's distributive function
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### 5. The purposive course of action or guidelines followed by the state agencies in pursuit of public interest is known as
1. Public Administration
2. Public Policy
3. Public Service
4. Public Management
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**Answer:** 2. Public Policy
**Explanation:**
* **Definition analysis**:
* **Purposive**: Goal-oriented and intentional
* **Course of action**: Systematic plan or approach
* **State agencies**: Government institutions and officials
* **Public interest**: Societal welfare and common good
* **Differentiation from related concepts**:
* Public Administration: Implementation of policies
* Public Service: Delivery of government services
* Public Management: Operational aspects of public organizations
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### 6. Public policy emerged in the
1. 1980's
2. 1940's
3. 1950's
4. 1970's
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**Answer:** 3. 1950's
**Explanation:**
* **Historical development**:
* **Emergence**: 1950s as distinct academic field
* **Key factors**:
* Post-WWII expansion of government roles
* Development of policy sciences
* Harold Lasswell's pioneering work
* **Early scholars**: Lasswell, Lindblom, Easton, Dye
* **Growth**: Expanded in 1960s-1970s with welfare state development
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### 7. Which of the following is/are the source(s) of public policy?
1. Constitution
2. Directive principles
3. Manifesto of political party
4. All of above
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**Answer:** 4. All of above
**Explanation:**
* **Sources of public policy**:
* **Constitution**: Supreme legal framework
* **Directive principles**: Policy guidelines in constitution
* **Political party manifestos**: Election promises and platforms
* **Additional sources**:
* Legislation and statutes
* Judicial decisions
* International agreements
* Public opinion and advocacy
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### 8. Which of the following entities is responsible for the implementation of the policies of the Government?
1. Cabinet
2. Legislature
3. Bureaucracy
4. All of above
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**Answer:** 3. Bureaucracy
**Explanation:**
* **Implementation responsibilities**:
* **Primary**: Bureaucracy/civil service
* **Roles**:
* Cabinet: Policy formulation and political direction
* Legislature: Policy approval and oversight
* Bureaucracy: Actual execution and administration
* **Bureaucracy's functions**:
* Developing implementation rules
* Allocating resources
* Delivering services
* Monitoring compliance
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### 9. Which of the following is considered as redistributive policy?
1. Public Education
2. Public health
3. Social Security
4. Public safety
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**Answer:** 3. Social Security
**Explanation:**
* **Policy types classification**:
* **Redistributive policies**: Transfer resources from one group to another
* Examples: Social security, progressive taxation, welfare programs
* **Distributive policies**: Provide benefits to specific groups without taking from others
* Examples: Public education, infrastructure, agricultural subsidies
* **Regulatory policies**: Impose restrictions or requirements
* Examples: Environmental regulations, safety standards
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### 10. The first step in the policy process model is typically
1. Policy evaluation
2. Agenda setting
3. Policy implementation
4. Policy formulation
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**Answer:** 2. Agenda setting
**Explanation:**
* **Policy process stages**:
1. **Agenda setting**: Identifying issues for government attention
2. **Policy formulation**: Developing policy proposals
3. **Policy adoption**: Official decision-making
4. **Policy implementation**: Putting policies into action
5. **Policy evaluation**: Assessing effectiveness and impact
* **Cyclical nature**: Evaluation often leads to new agenda setting
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### 11. Periodic plan is the example of
1. Substantive policy
2. Regulatory policy
3. Redistributive policy
4. Distributive policy
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**Answer:** 1. Substantive policy
**Explanation:**
* **Policy classification**:
* **Substantive policies**: Deal with major sectors and provide significant benefits
* Examples: Five-year plans, economic policies, education policies
* **Procedural policies**: Establish methods and processes
* Examples: Administrative procedures, decision-making rules
* **Periodic plans**: Comprehensive frameworks for national development
* Characteristics: Long-term vision, multi-sectoral approach, resource allocation
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### 12. Which of the following policies is best suited for achieving socio economic justice?
1. Substantive Policy
2. Regulatory Policy
3. Distribute Policy
4. Redistribute Policy
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**Answer:** 4. Redistribute Policy
**Explanation:**
* **Socio-economic justice objectives**:
* **Redistributive policies**: Specifically designed for equity
* **Mechanisms**: Progressive taxation, social welfare, affirmative action
* **Target**: Reducing inequalities and poverty
* **Examples**: Social security, minimum wage, food subsidies
* **Other policies' roles**:
* Distributive: General welfare but not specifically redistributive
* Regulatory: Control behavior but not primarily for equity
* Substantive: Broad sectoral development
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### 13. Public policy is highly influenced by
1. Constitution
2. Political vision
3. Development partners interest
4. All of above
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**Answer:** 4. All of above
**Explanation:**
* **Influencing factors on public policy**:
* **Constitutional framework**: Legal boundaries and mandates
* **Political vision**: Ideology and party platforms
* **Development partners**: International agencies and donors
* **Additional influences**:
* Public opinion and media
* Economic conditions
* Technological changes
* Historical and cultural context
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### 14. Fiscal policy of government relates to
1. Policies regarding budgeting and planning
2. Policies regarding interest rate, credit margins and money supply
3. Policies regarding financial institutions and bank
4. None of above
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**Answer:** 1. Policies regarding budgeting and planning
**Explanation:**
* **Fiscal policy definition**:
* **Focus**: Government revenue and expenditure management
* **Key tools**:
* Taxation policies
* Government spending
* Budget deficits/surpluses
* Public debt management
* **Objectives**:
* Economic stabilization
* Growth promotion
* Income redistribution
* **Different from monetary policy**: Which deals with interest rates and money supply
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### 15. During which part of the public policy cycle does the government explore potential policy responses?
1. Agenda setting
2. Policy formulation
3. Policy Implementation
4. Decision-making
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**Answer:** 2. Policy formulation
**Explanation:**
* **Policy formulation phase**:
* **Activities**:
* Identifying policy options
* Analyzing alternatives
* Developing proposals
* Cost-benefit analysis
* **Key participants**:
* Policy analysts and experts
* Government departments
* Think tanks and research institutions
* Stakeholder consultations
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### 16. Which of the following is not a way by which the media influenced public policy?
1. Focusing attention on accountability of government officials
2. Participating in politics
3. Providing forum for opposing viewpoints
4. Focusing attention on issues
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**Answer:** 2. Participating in politics
**Explanation:**
* **Media's policy influence roles**:
* **Agenda setting**: Highlighting issues for public attention
* **Watchdog function**: Monitoring government accountability
* **Public forum**: Facilitating debate and diverse perspectives
* **Information dissemination**: Educating public about policies
* **Not typical role**: Direct political participation (this is for political actors)
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### 17. Which of the following institution(s) is/are conducted public policy review?
1. National Development Council
2. National planning Commission
3. Parliamentary committees
4. All of Above
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**Answer:** 4. All of Above
**Explanation:**
* **Policy review institutions in Nepal**:
* **National Development Council**: Highest policy advisory body
* **National Planning Commission**: Formulates and reviews development policies
* **Parliamentary committees**: Legislative oversight of policies
* **Additional bodies**:
* Ministry of Finance (budget review)
* Constitutional bodies (CIAA, Auditor General)
* Supreme Court (judicial review)
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### 18. Public policy describes the action of
1. Council members
2. Decision makers
3. Government
4. Rules and regulations
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**Answer:** 3. Government
**Explanation:**
* **Core definition**:
* **Public policy**: What governments do (or don't do)
* **Key actors**: Government institutions and officials
* **Nature**: Authoritative decisions affecting public
* **Scope**: Includes laws, regulations, programs, and budgets
* **Differentiation**: Policies are made by governments, not just any decision-makers
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### 19. Process of Policy making occurred in main stages.
1. 5
2. 6
3. 4
4. 3
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**Answer:** 4. 3
**Explanation:**
* **Note**: This seems incorrect based on standard policy process models
* **Standard models**:
* **Most common**: 5-stage model (agenda setting, formulation, adoption, implementation, evaluation)
* **Simplified versions**: 3-stage (formulation, implementation, evaluation) or 4-stage models
* **Nepal context**: May refer to simplified three-stage approach
* **However**: Most literature recognizes 5 main stages
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### 20. What do we call governmental policies designed to help the public on equity approach?
1. Implementation policies
2. Redistributive policies
3. Distributive policies
4. Symbolic policies
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**Answer:** 3. Distributive policies
**Explanation:**
* **Policy types for public benefit**:
* **Distributive policies**: Provide benefits to public or specific groups
* **Equity approach**: Ensuring fair distribution
* **Examples**: Public education, healthcare, infrastructure
* **Redistributive**: Transfer resources between groups
* **Symbolic**: Express values without substantial allocation
* **Regulatory**: Control behavior through rules
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### 21. The policy making process in which proposals are developed and officials decide which one, if any, to adopt is known as
1. Policy formulation
2. Agenda setting
3. Implementation
4. Policy evaluation
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**Answer:** 1. Policy formulation
**Explanation:**
* **Policy formulation characteristics**:
* **Development phase**: Creating policy alternatives
* **Decision phase**: Choosing among options
* **Key activities**:
* Problem analysis
* Option generation
* Impact assessment
* Recommendation development
* **Output**: Formal policy proposals for adoption
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### 22. A major aspect of public policy is
1. Order
2. Law
3. Solution
4. Production
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**Answer:** 2. Law
**Explanation:**
* **Relationship between policy and law**:
* **Policy foundation**: Often implemented through legislation
* **Legal framework**: Policies gain authority through laws
* **Policy instruments**: Include statutes, regulations, ordinances
* **Enforcement**: Legal mechanisms ensure policy implementation
* **Distinction**: Policy is broader than law (includes non-legal instruments)
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### 23. The implementation stage of the policy process
1. Runs smoothly, because government officials always willingly accept dictates
2. Typically involves only bureaucrats
3. Often involves bargaining and negotiation
4. Is strictly non political
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**Answer:** 3. Often involves bargaining and negotiation
**Explanation:**
* **Implementation realities**:
* **Complex process**: Rarely smooth or straightforward
* **Multiple actors**: Bureaucrats, politicians, stakeholders, citizens
* **Bargaining nature**: Compromise and adjustment often needed
* **Political dimension**: Implementation involves political considerations
* **Challenges**: Resource constraints, resistance, coordination issues
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### 24. Policy formulation may be the result of actions by which of the following
1. Line ministries of Federation and provinces
2. Planning Commission
3. Administrative agencies
4. All of the above
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**Answer:** 4. All of the above
**Explanation:**
* **Policy formulation actors**:
* **Line ministries**: Sector-specific policy development
* **Planning Commission**: National development policy formulation
* **Administrative agencies**: Technical and operational policy input
* **Additional actors**:
* Political leadership
* Legislative committees
* Expert groups and commissions
* International organizations
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### 25. The policymaking process in which new issues are identified as problems to be addressed by government?
1. Agenda setting
2. Policy formulation
3. Implementation
4. Research and review
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**Answer:** 1. Agenda setting
**Explanation:**
* **Agenda setting function**:
* **Problem identification**: Recognizing issues requiring government action
* **Priority setting**: Determining which issues get attention
* **Influencing factors**:
* Public opinion and media
* Crisis events
* Political priorities
* Interest group pressure
* **Outcome**: Issues move from societal to governmental agenda
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### 26. Arrange the following stages in the enactment of government policy in proper order:
I. Policy formulation II. Agenda setting III. Policy assessment IV. Policy adaptation
1. I, II, III, IV
2. IV, I, II, III
3. II, I, IV, III
4. IV, III, II, I
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**Answer:** 3. II, I, IV, III
**Explanation:**
* **Correct sequence**:
1. **II. Agenda setting**: Identify issues for policy attention
2. **I. Policy formulation**: Develop policy proposals
3. **IV. Policy adaptation**: Adjust/modify policies (implementation phase)
4. **III. Policy assessment**: Evaluate policy effectiveness
* **Standard policy cycle**: Agenda → Formulation → Adoption → Implementation → Evaluation → (Adaptation)
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### 27. Public education, provided by the government of Nepal is the example of
1. Substantive policy
2. Regulatory policy
3. Redistributive policy
4. Distributive policy
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**Answer:** 4. Distributive policy
**Explanation:**
* **Public education as distributive policy**:
* **Nature**: Provides benefits to citizens (education access)
* **Funding**: General taxation (not specific group transfers)
* **Goal**: Human capital development and social welfare
* **Characteristics**:
* Universal or targeted provision
* No direct redistribution from rich to poor
* Part of social investment strategy
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### 28. Which of the following is/are not an example of distributive policy?
1. Charity & welfare
2. Public safety
3. Public education
4. All of above
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**Answer:** 1. Charity & welfare
**Explanation:**
* **Policy classification**:
* **Charity & welfare**: Typically redistributive (transfers to needy)
* **Public safety**: Regulatory (law enforcement, crime prevention)
* **Public education**: Distributive (general public benefit)
* **Key distinction**:
* Distributive: Benefits specific groups without taking from others
* Redistributive: Transfers from some to others
* Regulatory: Controls behavior through rules
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### 29. Which of following is/are an example of Substantive Policy?
1. Policy adapted by department of Drug Administration (DDA)
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**Note:** The question appears incomplete in the PDF. Based on typical patterns:
* **Substantive policy examples**: Major policies affecting society significantly
* **Drug Administration policies** would typically be **regulatory policies**
* **Substantive policies include**: Education policy, health policy, economic policy, foreign policy
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### 30. \_\_\_\_\_\_ is probably the government's best known tool in public policy.
1. Charging fine
2. Spending money
3. Distribution
4. Regulating
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**Answer:** 4. Regulating
**Explanation:**
* **Primary policy tools**:
* **Regulation**: Most visible and common tool
* Examples: Laws, rules, standards, permits
* **Other tools**:
* **Spending**: Through budgets and programs
* **Taxation**: Revenue collection and incentives
* **Information**: Public education and campaigns
* **Regulation characteristics**:
* Direct control over behavior
* Enforcement mechanisms
* Legal authority backing
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### 31. Which of the following criteria for evaluating public policies deals most explicitly with whether the program achieves its goals or not?
1. Equity
2. Efficiency
3. Effectiveness
4. Political feasibility
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**Answer:** 3. Effectiveness
**Explanation:**
* **Policy evaluation criteria**:
* **Effectiveness**: Achievement of stated goals and objectives
* **Efficiency**: Cost-effectiveness and resource use
* **Equity**: Fairness in distribution of benefits
* **Political feasibility**: Acceptability to stakeholders
* **Additional criteria**: Sustainability, responsiveness, accountability
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### 32. When a relevant minister holds a news conference to announce the government's intent to introduce a new policy, what is it known as?
1. Decision-making
2. Policy evaluation
3. Policy implementation
4. Policy change
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**Answer:** 3. Policy implementation
**Explanation:**
* **Implementation activities**:
* **Announcement phase**: Communicating policy to public
* **Key aspects**:
* Public awareness creation
* Stakeholder engagement
* Clarification of procedures
* Timeline announcement
* **Minister's role**: Political leadership in implementation
* **Different stages**:
* Formulation: Policy development
* Adoption: Official approval
* Implementation: Putting into practice
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### 33. Now public policies and their nature are basically of \_\_\_\_\_\_ types.
1. 6
2. 5
3. 3
4. 4
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**Answer:** 4. 4
**Explanation:**
* **Common policy classifications**:
1. **Distributive policies**: Provide benefits to groups/individuals
2. **Redistributive policies**: Transfer resources between groups
3. **Regulatory policies**: Control behavior through rules
4. **Constituent policies**: Create government structures and processes
* **Additional classifications**: Substantive vs. procedural, material vs. symbolic
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### 34. Policies are generally adopted by a governance body within a
1. Government
2. Organization
3. Prosecution
4. Law making
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**Answer:** 2. Organization
**Explanation:**
* **Policy adoption context**:
* **Broad definition**: Policies can be adopted by any organization
* **Public policy specific**: Adopted by government bodies
* **Organizational policies**: Companies, NGOs, institutions
* **Key distinction**:
* Public policy: Government decisions affecting society
* Organizational policy: Internal rules and guidelines
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### 35. A popular way of understanding and engaging in public policy is through a series of stages known as
1. The policy cycle
2. Stages
3. Characterization
4. Evaluation
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**Answer:** 1. The policy cycle
**Explanation:**
* **Policy cycle concept**:
* **Framework**: Stages model for analyzing policy process
* **Stages**: Typically 5-7 sequential phases
* **Purpose**: Simplifies complex policy reality
* **Utility**: Analytical tool for scholars and practitioners
* **Limitations**: Real policy process is often non-linear and messy
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### 36. Numerous issues can be addressed by \_\_\_\_\_\_ including crime, education, monetary policy, foreign policy.
1. Public policy
2. Legislature
3. Whole society
4. Government
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**Answer:** 1. Public policy
**Explanation:**
* **Scope of public policy**:
* **Comprehensive coverage**: All societal issues requiring government action
* **Examples given**:
* Crime: Law enforcement and justice policies
* Education: Educational development policies
* Monetary policy: Economic management
* Foreign policy: International relations
* **Government role**: Primary actor in policy formulation and implementation
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### 37. To analyze a public policy, the analyst begins by collecting evidence highlighting the Identification of
1. Opinions
2. Problems
3. Cases
4. Solutions
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**Answer:** 2. Problems
**Explanation:**
* **Policy analysis starting point**:
* **Problem identification**: Understanding the issue to be addressed
* **Evidence collection**: Data gathering about the problem
* **Analysis sequence**: Problem → Goals → Alternatives → Evaluation
* **Key questions**:
* What is the problem?
* Who is affected?
* What are the causes?
* What has been tried before?
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### 38. The Non-governmental organization plays important role in
1. Policy formulation
2. Policy implementation
3. Both a & b
4. None of above
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**Answer:** 1. Policy formulation
**Explanation:**
* **NGOs in policy process**:
* **Primary role**: Policy formulation through advocacy and research
* **Activities**:
* Agenda setting (highlighting issues)
* Policy alternatives development
* Stakeholder mobilization
* Expert input provision
* **Limited role in implementation**: Usually service delivery in specific sectors
* **Advocacy focus**: Influencing government policy decisions
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### 39. 'Collection of Information' is a stage involved in
1. Public policy formulation
2. Public policy implementation
3. Policy evaluation
4. Policy analysis
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**Answer:** 1. Public policy formulation
**Explanation:**
* **Information in policy formulation**:
* **Critical stage**: Evidence-based policy development
* **Information types**:
* Problem analysis data
* Stakeholder input
* Research findings
* International best practices
* **Purpose**: Informed decision-making about policy options
* **Implementation also uses information**: But formulation is primary information-intensive phase
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