EXAM 2: State And Local Policies

Question 1

What does federal policy adoption at the state level look like

Answer 1

Delivering services and implementing policy usually happens at the state level

Question 2

What are 5 examples of how states deliver services and implement policy

Answer 2

States receive funds to administer SNAP
States determine form and function of local health agencies
States select and appoint local health personnel
States identify local health problems
States guarantee a minimum of essential health services

Question 3

State policy: what is PA’s legislation on surplus food

Answer 3

Agricultural Surplus System

Question 4

What does the agricultural surplus system do

Answer 4

Provides for the establishment of a system linking the agricultural community with the food assistance network for the purpose of acquiring surplus agricultural products and distibuting these products to residents challenged by hunger and food insecurity
Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop and operate a system with incentives for the food industry to donate, sell or otherwise provide food products to charitable organizations

Question 5

What does PA state senate look like

Answer 5

50 seats
4 year term length
Majority republican

Question 6

What does PA House of Representatives look like

Answer 6

203 seats
Length of term -> 2 years
Majority Republican

Question 7

Example of local policy in Penn state

Answer 7

Sale or service of food and/or beverages at any function or program open to the public by other than authorized university is prohibited
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