Question 1

Generally, what types of policy options are more likely to be implemented?&#10;A) Those with bipartisan support&#10;B) Those addressing popular issues&#10;C) Those that are beneficial nationwide&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Policies with bipartisan support, addressing popular issues, and beneficial nationwide are more likely to be implemented due to broader acceptance and perceived benefits.

Question 2

Who mainly develops Federal policy making?&#10;A) Legislative Branch&#10;B) Executive Branch&#10;C) A and B&#10;D) Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

Both the Legislative Branch (Congress) and the Executive Branch (President and administrative agencies) play key roles in developing federal policy. Congress creates laws, while the Executive Branch implements and enforces them, often shaping policy through regulations and executive actions.

Question 3

To which branch of government does MedPAC report?&#10;A) Legislative&#10;B) Executive&#10;C) Judicial&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

MedPAC, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, reports to the legislative branch, specifically to Congress.

Question 4

When the Congressional Budget Office estimates a legislation's budgetary impact, it will look ___ years to future:&#10;A) 5&#10;B) 10&#10;C) 20&#10;D) 25

Accepted Answer

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) typically provides budgetary impact estimates for a 10-year period into the future.

Question 5

What legislation provided CMS with the funding and authority to design, implement, and evaluate new demonstration models?&#10;A) The HITECH Act&#10;B) The Affordable Care Act&#10;C) The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act&#10;D) The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act

Accepted Answer

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provided the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with the funding and authority to design, implement, and evaluate new demonstration models to improve healthcare quality and reduce costs.

Question 6

Which legislative branch agencies play a significant role in advancing the population health agenda?&#10;A) MedPAC&#10;B) MACPAC&#10;C) CBO&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the mentioned agencies (MedPAC, MACPAC, and CBO) play significant roles in shaping and advancing the population health agenda through policy analysis, recommendations, and budgetary assessments.

Question 7

Which Senate committees have legislative authority over health care?&#10;A) Finance&#10;B) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions&#10;C) A and B&#10;D) Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

Both the Senate Finance Committee and the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee have legislative authority over health care. The Finance Committee handles health care issues related to taxation and public health insurance programs like Medicare and Medicaid, while the HELP Committee deals with public health, health insurance, and health care policy.

Question 8

Which of the following is a type of lobbying?&#10;A) Direct lobbying&#10;B) Grassroots lobbying&#10;C) Grasstops lobbying&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are types of lobbying: direct lobbying involves direct interaction with lawmakers, grassroots lobbying involves mobilizing the general public to influence lawmakers, and grasstops lobbying involves influencing lawmakers through key community leaders or influential figures.

Question 9

Which of the following is a consideration on the type of lobbying method to employ?&#10;A) Advocate's preference&#10;B) Resources available&#10;C) Lobbying method's likelihood of success&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the considerations listed are important factors to consider when choosing a lobbying method.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a legislative branch agency?&#10;A) MedPAC&#10;B) MACPAC&#10;C) CBO&#10;D) Senate Special Committee on Aging

Accepted Answer

The Senate Special Committee on Aging is a committee within the legislative branch, not an agency. MedPAC, MACPAC, and CBO are legislative branch agencies.

Deck 13: Policy and Advocacy