When Several Bureaucratic Agencies Compete Over a Policy Decision, the Outcome

question 16

Multiple Choice

When several bureaucratic agencies compete over a policy decision, the outcome often is a

• A) policy that nobody intended.
• B) policy that everyone now supports.
• C) policy that only one side wanted.
• D) policy that is the most effective.

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Definitions:

Positive Feedback

A process in which an initial change leads to further changes that reinforce the initial one, often leading to amplification of the effect.

Dams

Structures built across rivers or streams to restrict the flow of water, typically for the purposes of water storage, flood management, or electricity generation through hydropower.

Inexpensive

Items or services that are low in cost, making them accessible to a wide range of consumers.