Policymaking Is Considered 'Top-Down' When It Is Driven by Political

question 33

Multiple Choice

Policymaking is considered 'top-down' when it is driven by political actors ______.

• A) like the president and/or Congress
• B) such as bureaucrats who then seek approval from other policymakers
• C) including social movements and ordinary citizens
• D) that are organizations with policy goals that work within the policymaking process

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Definitions:

Consumer Equilibrium

Consumer Equilibrium is the state at which the allocation of goods and services by a consumer ensures the maximum utility given their budget constraints.

Utility Maximization

An economic principle that suggests individuals seek to achieve the highest satisfaction possible with their available resources.

Consumer Equilibrium

A condition where the allocation of goods and services among consumers in such a way that the utility derived from each is maximized.

Total Utility

The overall satisfaction or happiness a consumer receives from consuming a certain amount of goods or services.