Chapter 5

Question 1

A system of principles an processes by which people in a society deal with their disputes and problems, seeking to solve or settle them without resorting to force

Answer 1

Law

Question 2

Laws the deal with the relationship between individuals and the government

Answer 2

Public Law

Question 3

Laws that deal with relationships among individuals

Answer 3

Private law

Question 4

Body of principles that have evolved and expanded from judicial decisions; differs state to state; make the same type of decision if the case is similar to another case

Answer 4

Common Law

Question 5

Judicial decision that can be used as a standard in subsequent/previous similar cases

Answer 5

Precedent

Question 6

Refers to that which has been previously acted on or decided by the courts; a matter is judged

Answer 6

Res Judicata

Question 7

A decision is rendered in a lawsuit involving a particular set of facts, another lawsuit involving an identical or substantially similar situation is to resolved in the same manner as the first lawsuit

Answer 7

Stare decisis

Question 8

Written law emanating from federal and state legislative bodies

Answer 8

Statutory law

Question 9

Extensive body of public law issued by administrative agencies to direct the enacted laws of the federal and sate governments

Answer 9

Administrative law

Question 10

What case is an example of conflicting laws?

Answer 10

Dorsten vs Lapeer County General Hospital

Question 11

Branch whose function is to enact laws that may amend or repeal existing legislation and to create new legislation; responsible to determine the nature and extent of the need for new laws and changes in existing laws

Answer 11

Legislation

Question 12

Branch whose function is to resolve disputes in accordance with the law

Answer 12

Judicial branch

Question 13

Purpose is to review cases tried in federal district courts with their respective circuits, also provide jurisdiction to review orders of designated administrative agencies and to issue original writs in appropriate cases

Answer 13

Court of Appeals

Question 14

Branch of the government which functions as administering and enforcing law

Answer 14

Executive branch

Question 15

Cabinet level department of the executive branch that is responsible for developing and implementing appropriate administrative regulations for carrying out national health and human services policy objectives

Answer 15

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Question 16

Federally sponsored health insurance program for persons older than 65 an certain disabled persons

Answer 16

Medicare

Question 17

Helps to cover costs of inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing

Answer 17

Medicare Part A

Question 18

Helps to pay for physicians’ services and outpatient hospital services

Answer 18

Medicare Part B

Question 19

Government program that provides medical services to medically needy of all ages

Answer 19

Medicaid

Question 20

Responsible for the protection of the nation’s physical and mental health

Answer 20

Public Health Services (PHS)

Question 21

Principal federal biomedical research agency; responsible for conducting, supporting and promoting biomedical research

Answer 21

National Institute of Health (NIH)

Question 22

Serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities

Answer 22

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Question 23

Supervises and controls the introduction of drugs, foods, cosmetics, and medical devices into the marketplace and protects society from impure and hazardous items

Answer 23

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Question 24

Mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness

Answer 24

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Question 25

Primary federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable

Answer 25

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Question 26

Provides evidence based information on health care outcomes, quality, cost ,use and access

Answer 26

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Question 27

Goal is to prevent or mitigate harmful exposures and related disease by applying science, taking responsive action, and providing trustworthy health information

Answer 27

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)

Question 28

Provides health service delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives

Answer 28

Indian Health Service

Question 29

Higher court can make the decision for the lower court

Answer 29

Vertical stare decisis

Question 30

Highest hierarchy of inactive laws

Answer 30

Constitution