What Makes Up the Government's Policy Agenda

question 4

Multiple Choice

What makes up the government's policy agenda?

• A)all of the issues that candidates talk about on the campaign trail
• B)the issues that attract the serious attention of public officials and other political actors
• C)the issues that are asked about on public opinion polls
• D)the issues that concern single-issue interest groups

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Definitions:

Cognitive Skills

The mental capabilities and processes related to acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Interactionist Perspective

A theoretical viewpoint that emphasizes how individuals and society interact, influencing and shaping each other's behavior and norms.

Genetically Determined

Traits or characteristics that are passed down from parents to offspring through DNA, suggesting a biologically pre-programmed condition.

Environmental Circumstances

The external conditions or factors that surround and influence an individual or community's life and development.