Unit 2: Policy Development Flashcards
Policy definition
Authoritative decisions and guidelines that direct human behavior toward specific goals
A policy pertains to both ___ and ____ policymakers
public; private
What is an important component in policies?
authoritative decisions
Private institutions who make healthcare policy can include (4)
- commercial insurance companies
- private employees
- influential indv
- private foundations
Who provide grants that help support health initiatives?
private foundations
Any organization that establishes policy should have _______ to implement the polic
authority
Federal government is limited to the power which are enumerated in the constitution and must rely on ____
persuasion
what does the federal government do to persuade?
uses its power through tax and spending OR incentives through govt grants.
Article ___ of the constitutions grants the legislative branch the power to make laws
1
State-level policymaking:
- differs by state
- nearly all have laws that require a balanced budget
House of representatives (3)
- 2 yr temrs
- short term issues
- more turnover since based by population
Senate (3)
- 6 yr temrs
- less turn over since each state gets 2
- long term issues
Congressional leadership Positions: VP
President of Senate; can break ties
Congressional leadership Positions: President Pro Tempore
President of Senate in absence of VP
Congressional leadership Positions: Speaker of the House
Presides over HR