RNR 2039 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED

RNR 2039 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Practice questions for this set Terms in this set (39) What is a policy? The purposive course of action, or inaction, that an actor or actors take to deal with a problem. The solution to a problem What is public policy? Policies made by government officials What is private policy? Policies made by industries and businesses What are the elements of a policy? Purposive- Provides direction A pattern of decisions over time- Is not a discrete event, decision, or law Must deal with a problem of concern- No use in having a policy that doesn't matter Are followed by an individual or group Reflect social choices made through our government instutions What is a polity Polity is a form of government. The decision making forum from which policies are made What are politics? Politics are the decision making processes. Politics are determined based on values and morals Emotionally driven Comparison of Politics and Policy Policy is formed in a sphere of rational analysis and objectivity with the goal of the well being of all of society Politics are formed in a sphere of emotion and passion and is often irrational and driven by self interest Cycle of Policy Stuffs Problem Formation, Policy Agenda, Policy Formation, Policy Adoption, Policy Implementation, Policy Evaluation, LOOP Amendment 1 Freedom of Speech and whatnot Amendment 2 Right to Bear Arms Amendment 3 No quartering of soldiers Amendment 4 Right to no search or seizure without warrant or probably cause Amendment 5 Takings Clause. Government cannot take private property without just compensation Amendment 6 Right to public and speedy trial Amendment 7 Right of Trial by Jury Amendment 8 Protection from excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishments Amendment 10 Gives states all powers that aren't given to the federal government 14th Amendment Applies Takings Clause to the states What are Civil Liberties? Civil Liberties protect citizens from unwarranted government action What are Civil Rights? The government's responsibility to protect its citizens