Which of the following are correct? Substantive Public Policies are those which;

(1) plan and programme to get things done

(2) allocate resources/services to particular segments of larger society

(3) directly distribute benefits or costs for citizens

(4) impose restrictions on behaviours

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  1. 1 and 4
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 2 only
  4. 3 only

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Option 4 : 3 only
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The correct answer is option 4

Key Points

  • Substantive public policies are designed to directly distribute benefits or costs to citizens.
  • They are concerned with the allocation of resources and services to various segments of society.
  • They aim at achieving specific public goals and addressing particular issues.
  • These policies usually involve planning and programming to accomplish the intended objectives.
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