DEFINITIONS
What does PAC stand for?
Political Action Committee.
What does Economic Policy refer to?
Refers to government actions taken in the economy.
What does enviromental policy refer to?
Refers to government taking action in the Environment.
What does health care policy refer to?
Refers to actions taken by government relating to health care.
Is it easy to terminate a policy?
No.
What is a Policy Entrepreneur?
People who invest their political "capital" into an issue.
Who is the federal budget approved by every year?
Congress.
Things that environmental policy combats?
- Air pollution
- Chemical and oil spills
- Smog
- Drinking water quality and water
- Land conservation and management
- Wildlife protection, such as the protection of endangered species.
How does health care policy in America work?
Primarily has a third-party payer system of healthcare.
What is the 3rd step in the policy making process?
The bill is adopted once Congress passes legislation, the regulations become final, of Supreme Court come to decision in a case
What is Policy Agenda?
A political agenda is a list of subjects, issues, or problems that are payed serious attention to at all times, especially by government officials.
Examples of economic policy?
- Fiscal
- Monetary
For environmental policy in the United States involves government at what levels?
- Federal
- State
- Local
What percentage of Americans are enrolled in private health insurance through their employer?
About 48%.
Social Issues
Economic Growth
Taxes
Regulation
Foreign Affairs
What is Policy Gridlock?
A situation when there is difficulty passing laws that satisfy the needs of the people. A government is gridlocked when the ratio between bills passed and the agenda of the legislature decreases.
Where do 40% of income taxes come from?
-Businesses
-Individuals
What is an example of a Environmental Policy/Act in America?
- The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
- The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
- The Indian Forest Act, 1927
What is an example of health care policy in America?
- Healthcare Quality Improvement Act of 1986 (HCQIA
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Affordable Care Act of 2010
What is the main difference between policy and law?
Policy: An outline, potential making of new laws
Law: Set standards, principles, and regulations that are enforced and followed
What is Policy?
United State policies are actions taken by the government derived from laws, regulations, and court decisions, in order to reach a logical outcome for citizens of the United States enacted by a procedure or protocol. Policies are usually adopted by government branches along-side an organization.
Why is monetary policy important? (Objective wise)
Inflation, consumption, growth, and liquidity
What is the The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?
Authorizes the central government to protect and improve environmental quality, control and reduce pollution from all sources, and prohibit or restrict the setting and /or operation of any industrial facility on environmental grounds.
What is Medicaid?
A state and federal program that provides health coverage if you have a very low income. They will work together to provide you with health coverage and lower your costs.
What is Public Policy in the United States?
n the US federal government, public policy generally refers to actions taken by any branch of the government, which includes laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, and legal precedents.