Question

Match each stage in the policy process with its description.a. agenda settingmany different groups will come up with plans to fix the problem.b. policy formulationa problem is identified and moved to the government's "to do list."c. policy adoptiongovernment and the public review the policy and decide if it should be continued, altered, or cancelled.d. policy evaluationgovernment selects a policy that it will use to address the problem.

Answer 1

A) Agenda Setting: In Agenda setting, a policy formulation problem is recognized. It is then moved to a list of things to do within government.
B) Policy Formulation: Different groups will brainstorm plans to fix the problem.
C) Policy Adopting: At this stage government will adopt the policy, that will be address the problem.
D) Policy evaluation: Government and the general public are given the policy, they review it. It is then that they decide if it should be continued, altered, or cancelled.