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In non-democratic countries, the power of government may derive from a monarchy, military dictatorship, or religious authority.

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Public policy is a plan of action undertaken by business to influence the government.

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Public policy is a basic set of goals, plans and actions undertaken by:


A) Political lobbyists.
B) A government.
C) Business advocacy groups.
D) Police and fire departments.

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An example of an early economic public policy was:


A) The abolition of slavery.
B) Public works projects of the Great Depression.
C) The creation of the Homeland Security Office.
D) President Johnson's Great Society programs.

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In 2008 two new global regulations to reduce injuries from accidents by better safety glazing of windows and mandating more geometric fitting head restraints in all vehicles were adopted by the:


A) United Nations.
B) European Commission.
C) National Transportation and Safety Board.
D) World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations.

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The chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping called on the United Nations to loosen global emissions regulations for all vessels.

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Economic regulations aim at modifying the normal operations of the free market and the forces of supply and demand.

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A national health care policy is an example of an economic policy.

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Sometimes national leaders resist the notion of international regulation, seeking to control matters of commerce themselves within their own countries.

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Total social regulation costs are:


A) Slightly higher than total economic regulation costs.
B) Slightly less than total economic regulation costs.
C) Significantly higher than total economic regulation costs.
D) Equal to total economic regulation costs.

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Identify and compare the four reasons why governments turn to regulation as a way to solve their problems.

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Around the world, government:


A) Tends to cooperate with business.
B) Tends to be in conflict with business.
C) Sometimes cooperates and sometimes is in conflict with business.
D) Tends to be controlled by business.

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