Which statement accurately describes one of the defining characteristics of a public policy?
a. it must be enacted into law
b. it must follow the rules of due process
c. it must be accepted as legitimate
d. it must pay for itself

One of the defining characteristics of public policy is: C. It must be accepted as legitimate. Generally speaking, public policy is the broad scope of how a nation addresses the needs of its citizens. Public policy will affect the population as a whole, and must be seen by the public as having been brought about by legitimate political processes.

i only have part a but here is the first one: - lewis and clark are born

- lewis marries sacajawea and clark is jealous  

- clark drowns lewis and then goes to jail

she recieved a treatment not thought to be specifically effective in treating her disorder.