Which of the following is a principle of the provincial health services?
A. Universal
B. Comprehensive
C. Accessible
D. All of the above
In times of a budget deficit, which of the following is more indicative of a right-wing approach to budgeting?
A. Increasing spending
B. Increasing borrowing
C. Maintaining taxes
D. Increasing taxes
What or who governs over the federal government’s finances and financial decisions?
A. Public Service Act
B. Constitution Act 1867
C. Financial Administration Act
D. Department of Finance
Which of the following is considered to be the “Red Zone”?
A. The final 6 months of the election cycle, when the government announces popular government initiatives
B. The time period when the government takes steps to fix remaining policy problems before the next elections
C. The time period that begins with the government’s second budget, when the government addresses many of its election promises and initiates any tough or potentially unpopular policies
D. When ministers receive direction from PM or premier; public servants brief ministers on the top issues in their portfolios
Which concepts best describes Medicare governing over health services to prevent private services from responding to public needs?
A. Natural Monopoly
B. Elite Theory
C. Rational Choice
D. Derived Externalities
Which theory stipulates that citizens are self-interested actors whose decisions fulfill their own needs and wants?
A. Economic Theory of Democracy
B. Managerial Theory
C. Rational Choice Theory
D. Pluralism Theory
When a relevant minister holds a news conference to announce the government’s intent to introduce a new policy, what is it known as?
A. Decision-making
B. Policy Evaluation
C. Policy Implementation
D. Policy Change
During which part of the public policy cycle does the government explore potential policy responses?
A. Agenda Setting
B. Policy Formulation
C. Policy Implementation
D. Decision- Making
Which of the following characteristics is NOT part of Weber’s model of a functioning government?
A. There are rules within civil society.
B. Government must employ skilled experts.
C. Skilled experts do not necessarily have to operate within an organized hierarchy.
D. People must be treated equally.
The Lobbyist Act, 2008 ensures that lobbyists:
A. Are able to lobby as soon as they leave their political careers
B. Can collect contingency fees from their clients
C. File reports outlining who they are acting on behalf of
D. Register with the government if they spend more than 50% of their time lobbying on behalf of corporations