Question

What is the correct order for the steps of the policy cycle?

1. The government puts a policy into effect and enforces the policy.

2. The government selects a policy that it will use to address a problem.

3. The government and the public review a policy and decide if it should be continued, altered, or cancelled.

4. A problem is identified and moved to the government's to-do list.

Responses

2, 1, 3, 4

2, 1, 3, 4

1, 3, 4, 2

1, 3, 4, 2

4, 2, 1, 3

4, 2, 1, 3

3, 4, 2, 1

3, 4, 2, 1

Answer 1

Correct order: 4, 2, 1, 3.

(4 = problem identified/agenda setting; 2 = policy selection/formulation; 1 = implementation; 3 = evaluation/review.)