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Details Title: Chapter 17 Description: Social Welfare Policy Total Flash Cards: 8 Created: 12/06/2006 13:52:27	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Public Policy Definition An intentional course of action followed by government in dealing with some problem or matter of concern. Term Social Policy Definition Government programs designed to improve quality of life. Term Policy Formulation Definition The crafting of appropriate and acceptable proposed courses of action to ameliorate or resolve public problems. Term Systemic Agenda Definition All public issues that are viewed as requiring governmental attention; a discussion agenda. Term Governmental Agenda Definition The changing list of issues to which governments believe they should address themselves. Term Agenda Definition A set of issues to be discussed or given attention. Term Analogous Formulation Definition Handles new problems by drawing on experience with similar problems in the past. Term Means-tested Program Definition Income security program intended to assist those whose incomes fall below a designated level.