The Process by Which Policy Agendas Appear and Disappear Quickly

question 5

Multiple Choice

The process by which policy agendas appear and disappear quickly on the national stage has been called ________ by some political scientists.

• A) policy shocks
• B) issue evolution
• C) punctuated equilibrium
• D) agenda setting

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Definitions:

Light Pollution

Exposure to artificial light that changes activity patterns and so disrupts circadian rhythms.

Circadian Rhythms

Biological processes that display an endogenous, entrainable oscillation of about 24 hours, influencing sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, and other bodily functions.

Jet Lag

Fatigue and disorientation resulting from rapid travel through time zones and exposure to a changed light–dark cycle.

Circadian Feedback Loop

The process that regulates the body’s internal clock, typically over a 24-hour cycle, influenced by external cues like light.