Question

defining the process
which statement best describes the public policy process?
guidelines that control the nations economy and legal system
laws that guide international trade and foreign relations
a set of steps taken to develop an approach to solving a problem
a series of debates open to the public on important issues

Explanation:

Public policy process is about steps to develop problem - solving approaches. It's not just about economic and legal control, international trade laws, or public debates.

Answer:

a set of steps taken to develop an approach to solving a problem