Which of the Following Statements About the Policy Process in South

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the policy process in South Africa is NOT true?

• A) Sudden policy shifts occurring without elaborate consultation have been rare in post-apartheid South Africa.
• B) Post-apartheid governments initially emphasized a participatory approach to policy-making.
• C) The surest way to influence the policy-making process is through access to the president's office and the informal networks that surround it.
• D) Economic issues have been put at the center of politics in post-apartheid South Africa in large part because of the government's commitment to fiscally conservative policies.
• E) For the post-apartheid transition period, between 1994 and 1999, a power-sharing coalition helped to reassure racial minorities.

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Definitions:

Social Stigma

The disapproval or discrimination against an individual or group based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society.

Identity

The understanding of oneself as a unique individual, including one's beliefs, values, and personality traits.

Devalued

Reduced in worth or perceived importance.

Minority Group

A subgroup of people who, based on physical or cultural traits, are differentiated from and less powerful than the dominant group in a society.