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identify and give examples of different points of view that influence the development of public policies and decision-making processes on local, state, national, and international levels; and

“A wind has been blowing from the West; now it will begin to blow from the East.” 

— Mao Zedong, 1949 

Which idea was Mao Zedong expressing in this quotation?

A    The monsoons will soon shift and bring destruction to the mainland of Asia.

B    Chinese culture will no longer influence the people of Asia.

C    European power will decline as a new center of power emerges in Asia.

D    The Asian people have much to learn from the Western Europeans.

Which problem below will China most likely face as a result of the nation’s effort to limit population growth?

A    Marriage will be difficult because too many girls will be born in China.

B    The male to female ratio is out of balance because of the preference for boys, and marriage will be

impossible for some men in the future.

C    China will not be able have enough males to work in the factories and as a result the economy will likely decline.

D    China’s population will begin to shrink by the year 2050 as a result of migration.

A group of city residents is against a proposal to build a large apartment complex for university students in a residential neighborhood made up mainly of families.  To express their views, they are most likely to attend a -

A    city council meeting

B    committee meeting of state representatives

C    session of U.S. Congress

D    gathering of delegates from the United Nations

Public policies are often shaped by competing viewpoints.  Consider a proposal to build a new dam on a local river.  Which of the following best illustrates how different viewpoints can influence this decision-making process at various levels? 

A Local residents may prioritize flood control, while environmental groups at the national level might be concerned about the impact on fish

  populations.

B State governments typically have more power than local governments in making decisions about dam construction.

C International trade agreements have no bearing on decisions regarding dam construction within a country.

D Technological advancements always lead to a decrease in public opposition to large-scale infrastructure projects.