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Chapter 17: The Policy-Making Process Flashcards

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441683298Political AgendaIssues that people believe require governmental action.
441683299CostA burden that people believe they must bear if a policy is enacted.
441683300BenefitA satisfaction that people believe they will enjoy if a policy is adopted.
441683301MajoritarianA policy in which almost everybody benefits and almost everybody pays.
441683302Interest Group PoloticsA policy in which one small group benefits and another small group pays.
441683303Client PoliticsA policy in which one small group benefits and almost everybody.
441683304Pork-Barrel LegislationLegislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in several districts or states in the hope of winning their voted to return
441683305LogrollingA legislator supports a proposal favored by support of his or hers
441683306Entrepreneurial PoliticsA policy in which almost everybody benefits and a small group pays the cost
441683307Policy EntrepreneursActivists in or out of government who pull together a political majority on behalf of unorganized interests
441683308Process RegulationRules governing commercial activities designed to improve consumer, worker, or environmental conditions. Also called social regulation.
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