Which of the following is an example of a policy outcome?
A) EPA clean air regulations
B) lower poverty rates
C) requirements that public schools conduct achievement testing
D) gun control legislation

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A policy outcome is a measurable result or impact of a policy. Lower poverty rates can be directly attributed to the impact of policies aimed at reducing poverty, such as social welfare programs or tax policies. The other choices are examples of policy outputs (specific laws or regulations enacted as a result of policymaking) rather than outcomes.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Policy