Ch. 6 - Textbook Questions

Question 1

State agencies such as state dental boards fall within which type of law?

a) Common
b) Statutory
c) Constitutional
d) Administrative

Answer 1

D) ADMINISTRATIVE

Question 2

Which branch of government makes laws for the state?

a) Legislative
b) Executive
c) Administrative
d) Judicial

Answer 2

A) LEGISLATIVE

Question 3

Laws which explain what services dental hygienists can provide are found in:

a) Medicaid rules.
b) State law.
c) Federal law.
d) Health care regulations.

Answer 3

B) STATE LAW.

Question 4

Judges do not make laws, but they interpret them.

a) The 1st statement is TRUE, but the 2nd statement is FALSE.
b) The 1st statement is FALSE, but the 2nd statement is TRUE.
c) Both statements are TRUE.
d) Both statements are FALSE.

Answer 4

C) BOTH STATEMENTS ARE TRUE.

Question 5

Because federal laws regulate dental hygiene practice, federal senators are involved with state regulation.

a) The 1st statement is TRUE, but the 2nd statement is FALSE.
b) The 1st statement is FALSE, but the 2nd statement is TRUE.
c) Both statements are TRUE.
d) Both statements are FALSE.

Answer 5

D) BOTH STATEMENTS ARE FALSE.