Domestic Public Policy Flashcards
Public Policymaking
the total decision process in which the government decides to act or not to act with a specific problem
Administrative Rules and Regulations
agency regulations that carry the weight and force of law
Adjudicatory Procedures
it is a quasijudicial authority granted to agencies for resolving legal disputes relying on triallike procedures
Judicial Review
a party dissatisfied with the agency’s “final order” may seek to have the order suspended pending judicial review
Inspection
a key element of the policy implementation process rests with regulatory agency inspectors whose function it is to enforce their agency’s rules and enabling legislation
Iron Triangles
Interest Groups, Congression committes/subcommittees, administrative agencies
Issue Networks
groups of people from inside and outside the government who work together to develop a specific policy
Title IX of the social security act of 1935
Creating unemployment compensation
What is the unemployment compensation tagline for pennsylvania
“able to work and available for suitable work”
Waiting period for recipeints of unemployment compensation in PA
must be employed for a minimum of one week prior to applying for benefits
What is the weekly benefit amount of unemployment in PA
50% of the claimant’s average weekly wage
What is the mean’s test program?
intended to benefit the poor or people of financial need
What is Medicaid
provides health care/insurance for the poor
Supplemental Security Income?
federal cash benefit program to guarantee a minimum monthly income to people who are 65+
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
limited to 60 months;
