Public Policy Exam 2 Flashcards
T/F Economic conditions generally do not have an impact on voters’ perceptions during elections
False
Who controls fiscal policy?
The President and Congress
What is a way of reducing the deficit?
Increase revenue through taxes or other devices
T/F The U.S. Department of Commerce is in charge of monetary policy in the U.S.
False, who is in charge?
What does recession mean?
A term used to explain the negative growth over two or more consecutive quarters
T/F Preventive care health plans usually allow regular physical examinations and diagnostic tests; education and training in diet, exercise, and stress management; and smoking cessation programs
True
In what year did employer-sponsored health insurance become popular?
1950s
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is an example of what?
- public health agency
T/F Eliminating the Affordable Care Act would contribute to the federal deficit over the next decade
True
What was the original intent of the Medicare program?
To help people who were age 65 or older
If we increase the minimum wage and expanding the EITC is considered to be what kind of policy?
Redistributive
What type of children are more likely to be in poverty?
Children born from unplanned pregnancies
What is eligibility for means-tested programs based on?
Need
What factors are taken into consideration when adjusting the poverty rate?
- number of people in the family
- the composition of the family
- inflation from year to year
T/F There is a positive externality that society gains from education
True
What government level has the major responsibilities in education policy with respect to curriculum, teacher training, and certification?
State
T/F climate change refers only to global warming and rising temperatures
False
At level of government can environmental policy actions can take place?
- local
- international
- national
Which president expanded conservation policies to deal with flood control and soil conservation as part of the New Deal?
FDR
T/F Most policy analysis would agree that the U.S. has a real comprehensive energy policy
False
What matters does foreign policy deal with?
- international trade
- climate change
- immigration
T/F Both liberals and conservatives agree it is imperative that the nation improve its gathering of information related to possible terrorism, including domestic intelligence
True
What foreign policy tool refers to the high-level communication among policymakers?
Diplomacy
Which act is considered to be the most extensive reorganization of the intelligence community since WWII?
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004
T/F Foreign conflicts, including the war Israeli-Palestinian conflict of 2023, have little impact on domestic politics in the U.S.
False