Exam 1

Question 1

3 roles of the Judicial court

Answer 1

• Vindicating (or rejecting) legal or constitutional rights of parties
• Interpreting laws whose meaning or application is unclear.
• Deciding disputes regarding extent of authority among the three branches of government.

Question 2

“Police power”

Answer 2

the power of states to regulate a wide range of areas to protect their citizens

Question 3

institutional competence

Answer 3

The concept that each branch of government possesses particular strengths and weaknesses relevant to policy making

Question 4

federalism

Answer 4

the constitutional divisions in authority between the national (federal) government and the state governments.

Question 5

The power of judicial review is expressly granted in the Constitution. T/F

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What marks the transition from policy formulation to policy implementation in the policy making process?

Answer 6

Enactment of legislation

Question 7

Individual citizens, health related organizations, and interest groups may propose ideas for the development of legislation as guaranteed by the First Amendment. T/F

Answer 7

true

Question 8

Policy implementation is primarily a management undertaking. T/F

Answer 8

true

Question 9

In agenda setting, the window of opportunity is created by the optimal interaction of…

Answer 9

problems, possible solutions, and political circumstances

Question 10

What makes the policymaking process an open system?

Answer 10

The process both affects and is affected by factors in the external environment

Question 11

Decisions made in the public sector differ from those made in the private sector due to the

Answer 11

political circumstances.

Question 12

“pocket veto”

Answer 12

when a president takes no action on a bill after Congress has adjourned its second session.

Question 13

Political power that comes from an individual’s relative position in a social system, organization, or group is known as

Answer 13

Legitimate power.

Question 14

powers of the house of representatives

Answer 14

• power to initiate revenue bills
• impeach federal officials
• elect he president in the case of an electoral college tie

Question 15

Individual citizens, health related organizations and interest groups may propose ideas for the development of legislation as guaranteed by the First Amendment. T/F

Answer 15

True

Question 16

By federal law, public policies may not conflict with each other. T/F

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Policies that are broad and help shape a society’s pursuit of health in basic ways are known as

Answer 17

macro policies