Legitimation Is the Stage of Policymaking in Which ______

question 56

Multiple Choice

Legitimation is the stage of policymaking in which ______.

• A) proposals are developed for actions that could be taken to resolve a problem
• B) programs are implemented and funds expended
• C) legal force is given to a policy proposal and the public accepts the policy
• D) problem definitions are analyzed to determine their legitimacy

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Definitions:

Observer

An individual who watches or records events or phenomena, often as part of a scientific study or research project.

Pretest and Posttest

Assessment tools used before and after an intervention to measure the effectiveness of that intervention.

Experiments

Methodological approaches and techniques in research designed to test hypotheses under controlled conditions to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

Variable

is a characteristic, number, or quantity that can be measured or quantified and can vary among individuals or over time.