A decision NOT to move ahead with the policy process is known as
A)escapism.
B)agenda-setting.
C)abdication.
D)nondecision.
E)circling.

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A nondecision refers to a decision not to move ahead with the policy process or to postpone a decision indefinitely. It is a failure to take action or make a decision, which results in the preservation of the status quo. Escapism and circling are not political science terms, and agenda-setting refers to the process of identifying and prioritizing problems to be addressed through policy-making. Abdication refers to the relinquishing of power or responsibility, which does not necessarily apply to the policy process.

A Decision NOT to Move Ahead with the Policy Process