The Intentional Use of Governmental Power to Achieve or Support

question 87

Multiple Choice

The intentional use of governmental power to achieve or support specific goals and objectives is defined as ______.

• A)policy agenda
• B)policy gridlock
• C)public policy
• D)public law

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Definitions:

Skeptical Attitude

A mindset characterized by questioning and doubting claims or assertions without sufficient evidence.

Formal Fallacy

A type of mistaken reasoning in which the form of an argument itself is invalid.

Argument

Reasoning that is made up of two or more propositions, one of which is supported by the others.

Formal Fallacy

An error in reasoning that involves the incorrect structure of the argument, making the argument invalid regardless of the content.