Question

question 32 (0.5 points)
regulatory policies are designed to influence actions and behaviors to ensure that objectives are met.
true
false
question 33 (0.5 points)
public policy making process can be modeled to involve three interactive and interdependent phases: policy formulation, policy implementation, and policy modification.
true
false
question 34 (0.5 points)
the individual mandate of the aca was challenged by sibelius in a landmark case

Explanation:

Question 32

Regulatory policies are indeed created to guide, influence actions/behaviors to achieve set objectives (like safety, compliance). So the statement is true.

The public policy - making process typically includes phases like policy formulation (developing the policy), policy implementation (putting it into action), and policy evaluation (not modification, but evaluation is a key phase; or sometimes the three main phases are formulation, implementation, and evaluation, but if the question says modification, it's incorrect as the standard phases don't include modification as a core phase here). Wait, actually, some models have formulation, implementation, and evaluation (or termination/adjustment). But the statement here says modification. However, if we consider that modification can be part of the process (adjusting the policy), but the standard three - phase model is often formulation, implementation, and evaluation. But maybe in some models, modification is used. Wait, no, the correct phases are usually formulation, implementation, and evaluation. So the statement is false because the third phase is not modification but evaluation (or other terms). Wait, no, let's check again. The public policy process: formulation (defining the problem, developing solutions), implementation (carrying out the policy), and evaluation (assessing effectiveness). So the statement's third phase is modification, which is incorrect. So the answer is False? Wait, no, maybe the question's model considers modification. Wait, no, the standard three - phase model is formulation, implementation, and evaluation. So the statement is false.

The individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was challenged in the landmark case National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, where Sibelius (Kathleen Sebelius, then - HHS Secretary) was involved in defending the ACA. So the statement (assuming the full context is correct) is True.

Answer:

True

Question 33