Which Actor Influences the Policymaking Process at the Recognition and Formulation

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which actor influences the policymaking process at the recognition and formulation stages by providing specialized research about an issue or area of public policy?

• A) the president
• B) Congress
• C) think tanks
• D) the courts

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Definitions:

Inhibition

The process of restraining or decreasing the rate of a reaction, often used in the context of neural processes and psychological responses.

Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust to new environments or changes in their current environment, enhancing their survival and reproduction abilities.

Catharsis Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that expressing or experiencing strong emotions can lead to a reduction in tension or aggression.

Charles Darwin

A 19th-century naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution and his proposal of natural selection as a mechanism for evolution.