Why is it necessary to set clear goals for a major policy?

Correct answer: So the policy outcomes can be measured and reviewed

The correct answer is A. A clear goal states what a policy is expected to achieve and, where possible, gives a basis for judging progress. During implementation, officials can compare actual results with the stated goal, identify gaps and correct problems. Afterward, institutions and citizens can review whether the policy worked, for whom it worked and what should change. Clear goals therefore improve planning, evaluation and accountability. Option A is correct because measurement and review require a definite standard. B is wrong because clear goals usually make responsibility easier to examine, not easier to escape. C is wrong because goals reduce uncertainty about the intended result. D is wrong because setting goals does not prevent parliamentary discussion. Memory cue: goals give policy a target; evaluation checks whether the target was reached.