Questions: A set of beliefs about the way things should be that are used to justify public policy is best defined as which of the following? A. Mandate B. Terrorism C. Ideology D. Nongovernmental organization

The answer is C. Ideology

A mandate typically refers to an official order or commission to do something. It can also refer to the authority granted by a constituency to act as its representative. It is not primarily about a set of beliefs used to justify public policy.

Terrorism involves the use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims. It is not a set of beliefs used to justify public policy.

An ideology is a set of beliefs or principles, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy. It is used to justify public policy by providing a framework or rationale for decision-making and governance.

A nongovernmental organization (NGO) is a nonprofit group that operates independently of any government, typically one whose purpose is to address a social or political issue. It is not a set of beliefs used to justify public policy.