Exam 2 Flashcards
The chief function of Congress
the making of laws
Which agency is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation?
FDA
Evaluating how well government policies and programs are working; auditing agency operations to determine whether federal funds are being spent efficiently, effectively, and appropriately; investigating allegations of illegal and improper activities; and issuing legal decisions and opinions are tasks assigned to the
Government Accountability Office.
This agency’s analysts support legislators at all stages of the policy making process by helping identify problems and possible solutions in the formulation of legislative proposals.
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Implementing agencies can only undertake rulemaking when there has been legislative action telling them to do so. T/F
false
Federal rulemaking typically begins after Congress enacts a new or amended law. T/F
true
A good fit between an implementing organization and the objectives of the policies it implements is determined by
- the organization is sympathetic to a policy’s objectives.
- the organization has the necessary resources—authority, money, personnel, status or prestige, information and expertise, technology, and physical facilities and equipment—to implement a policy effectively.
conditions in which a task force is likely to be used
- The development of rules and regulations is anticipated to be difficult.
- The development process will produce severe disagreement and conflict.
- The rules and regulations are expected to be subject to continuous revision.
What does the The Legislative Counsel’s Office do?
drafts legislative proposals.
Most general health related bills are referred to which House committee?
Committee on Energy and Commerce.
A proposed bill is reviewed in public hearings where members of the executive branch, members of interest groups, and others are permitted to present their views and recommendations. T/F
True
An “executive communication,” which typically takes the form of a letter, can best be described as
communication from the president’s cabinet, the head of an agency, or the president to the members of the legislative branch.
An “executive communication,” which typically takes the form of a letter, can best be described as
communication from the president’s cabinet, the head of an agency, or the president to the members of the legislative branch.
More complex bills may be simultaneously assigned to more than one congressional committee for consideration and debate. T/F
True
Which nonpartisan agency is responsible for auditing agency operations to determine whether federal funds are being spent efficiently and effectively?
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
If the bill passes in both chambers of Congress, but there are differences between the two versions, the differences must be worked out. Which of the following are used to work out the differences?
Conference committees
Some bills are complex enough that they may be simultaneously assigned to more than one congressional committee for consideration and debate. T/F
true
The president’s central role in the passing of a federal budget each year
submit a budget request to Congress each year to initiate the process
Which statement most accurately states where the responsibility for policy implementation lies?
It lies primarily with the executive branch, but it is shared with the legislative and judicial branches as well.
Which of the following is an oversight agency created by Congress?
National Institute of Health
The long legislative history of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
- includes many modifications.
- has survived initial opposition by powerful interest groups such as the AMA.
- includes recent additional provisions in the ACA, passed in 2010.
Policy implementation is primarily a management undertaking. T/F
true
The primary organizations responsible for carrying out the intent of public policies are
the departments and agencies of the executive branch of government.
Which agency investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars and is often called the “congressional watchdog,”?
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Which of the following acts created a prescription drug benefit for seniors in Medicare?
Medicare Modernization Act (MMA)
Policy implementation includes all of the following
rulemaking.
operating.
evaluating.
CMS is an important example of
a health policy implementing organization.
Which CMS program is responsible for health insurance for children?
CHIP
Lobbyists work for
interest groups to persuade others that the views of the interest group are the correct ones, and most lobbyists are ethical and professional.
The procedure of trying a process on a small scale first before initiating a large program is called a
Demonstration project.
The use of marketing campaigns to shape public opinion on health related issues is becoming less common. T/F
False
Interest groups can mobilize their members to vote for or against a candidate and provide funding through political action committees. This is know as
Electioneering.
What was the widespread problem that eventually reached unacceptable levels and led to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in 1996?
Job lock for individuals with preexisting health conditions who feared being unable to obtain health insurance if they changed jobs.
Agenda setting occurs during which phase of policymaking?
Formulation
Policies are usually demanded based on
perceptions rather than scientific facts.
