Public Policy Concepts

adjective Describes something that is not allowed or prohibited by the law

preposition Shows the relationship between 'against' and 'the law', indicating that something is contrary to or in violation of the law

• It is against the law to drive under the influence of alcohol.
• You know it's against the law to park here, right?
• Selling alcohol to minors is totally against the law.
• Breaking someone's trust is like going against the law of friendship.

noun the body of citizens in a country or state

• The government's policies aim to benefit the entire citizenry.
• The citizenry is not happy with the new taxes being imposed.
• The citizenry is fed up with the constant traffic in this city.
• The citizenry of ideas in this forum is diverse and engaging.

noun a form or system of rule by which a state, community, etc., is governed

adjective relating to or concerning government or a government

• The governmental agency is responsible for regulating the financial sector.
• The governmental department is in charge of issuing permits for construction projects.
• I heard the governmental body is cracking down on illegal parking in the city.
• The governmental hand may be slow to act, but it is always watching over us.

noun A person who votes based on economic issues or their personal financial situation

• The candidate's economic policies are designed to appeal to the pocketbook voter.
• The candidate is trying to win over the pocketbook voter by promising tax cuts.
• If you want to win the election, you have to connect with the pocketbook voter.
• The pocketbook voter is looking for a candidate who will put money back in their wallet.

noun grant

• The land-grant university was established to provide education in agriculture, engineering, and military tactics.
• I'm thinking of applying to a land-grant university for their strong programs in science and technology.
• Dude, I heard that land-grant university is where all the cool kids are studying.
• Being a part of a land-grant university feels like being part of a community dedicated to progress and innovation.

noun the process of a person seeking insurance coverage being more likely to have high-risk characteristics, which can lead to higher premiums or denial of coverage

• The insurance company had to adjust their policies to account for adverse selection among their customers.
• The car dealership was worried about adverse selection when offering a discount to anyone who traded in their old vehicle.
• The team captain knew there was some adverse selection going on when picking players for the game.
• In the world of investing, adverse selection can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack.