FIRST EXAM - PLS 232

Name: _______________________________

Directions:  During Class (9:30am - 10:45am) of class, please answer the following questions:  Seven or Eight Short Answer Items for 35-40 points,  One essay for 30 Points, and 30-35 Points worth of application questions.  Answer all questions on the sheets of paper provided.  Good Luck! :-)

Section I:  Short Answer - Please write a short paragraph explaining SEVEN (or EIGHT) of the terms you choose, providing an example of the item, and explaining its strengths and weaknesses. (Seven points each)

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Section II:  Essay - Please write a short essay that explains your answer.  Be sure to use examples from the reading to help enrich your work. (35 Points)

This question will ask you to explain some issue of public policy models, incorporating contexts and actors.

Section III:  Application Questions - Please answer the questions in this section, writing ONLY the answers on your answer sheet. (Approximately 10 answers worth 3 points each-30 Points Total)

Models sentences you create and answer.

Models sentences of mine that you answer.

Contexts questions to answer.

Issues related to Federalism

CQ Issues chapters will be tested, along with chapters in Public Policy textbook.