Which Is NOT a Distinct Stage of the Policy Process

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a distinct stage of the policy process?

• A)direct cost
• B)agenda formation
• C)policy adoption
• D)policy implementation

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Definitions:

Rational Balancing

The process of making decisions by weighing the benefits and costs of various options in a logical and analytical manner.

Macroanalysis

An examination of large-scale societal structures and processes, typically involving the study of broad social, economic, and political systems.

Social Interaction

The process by which individuals act and react in relation to others, involving communication, mutual influence, and behavioral exchange.

Ethnomethodology

A sociological approach that examines how people use everyday conversations and interactions to construct a shared social order.