QUESTION 1

Defining the problems of society and ensuring that they are placed on the governmental agenda constitutes the most important stage of the policy-making practice. Discuss.

QUESTION 2

Analyse the role of politicians and public administrators in the making of public policies.

QUESTION 3

Public opinion takes the form of a consensus which is arrived at, on the basis of the predominant views that prevail on an issue at a given place or time. Analyse the importance of sound public opinion in public policy-making.

QUESTION 4

The collection of data for policy analysis may be placed in two broad categories:

(i) Document Research

(ii) Field Research. Discuss

QUESTION 5

Analyse the significance of policy evaluation as the final stage of the policy-making process.