What are the four basic types of legislation? Correct Answer simple resolution, bill, joint resolution, and concurrent resolution
When does a "pocket veto" occur? Correct Answer when a president takes no action on a b
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What are the four basic types of legislation? Correct Answer simple resolution, bill, joint resolution, and concurrent resolution
When does a "pocket veto" occur? Correct Answer when a president takes no action on a bill after Congress had adjourned its second session
The departments and agencies responsible for most federal policy implementation are components of what branch of government? Correct Answer executive branch
When courts decide disputes regarding the extent of authority of a branch of government, they are often considered to be acting like what? Correct Answer constitutional referees
The concept that each branch of government possesses particular strengths and weaknesses relevant to policymaking is referred to as what? Correct Answer institutional competence
what does the term federalism refer to? Correct Answer the constitutional divisions in authority between the national (federal) government and the state governments
what is "police power" defined as? Correct Answer the power of states to regulate a wide range of areas to protect their citizens
The laws to which the courts must look when deciding how to rule in a particular case are sourced from what? Correct Answer rules and regulations issued by implementing organizations, laws or statutes passed by legislative bodies, common law, and constitutions (federal and state)
The Constitution's supremacy clause has what effect? Correct Answer ensuring that federal laws preempt state laws regulating the same subject
What is the purpose of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMI) which was created by the ACA as a new center within CMS? Correct Answer to test and implement innovative payment and delivery models
The ACA established the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), which makes recommendations to Congress for what? Correct Answer achieving specific Medicare spending reductions if costs exceed a target growth rate
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