Question 1

The United States produces a larger quantity of greenhouse gases per person than does any other nation.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the World Bank, the United States produces an average of 16.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per person per year, which is the highest among all countries.

Question 2

The __________ strongly opposed President Truman's call for national health insurance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ strongly opposed President Truman's call...

Question 3

A majority of uninsured Americans are full-time workers and their families.

Accepted Answer

According to a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 71% of uninsured adults are either working themselves or have a family member who works full-time.

Question 4

Medicare Part A covers prescription drugs.

Accepted Answer

Medicare Part A does not typically cover prescription drugs. Prescription drug coverage is provided under Medicare Part D, which is available as a stand-alone plan or as a part of a Medicare Advantage plan.

Question 5

Natural gas is cleaner than petroleum and coal because it does not contribute to global warming.

Accepted Answer

Natural gas is a fossil fuel and when burned it contributes to the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. While it may produce less emissions than other fossil fuels, it is not considered "clean".

Question 6

In the United States,the private insurance industry pays most health care costs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the United States,the private insurance industry...

Question 7

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 requires the government to actively protect each of the hundreds of species listed as endangered unless the economic consequences of doing so are too great.

Accepted Answer

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 mandates the protection of all species listed as endangered or threatened, without consideration of the economic impact of such protection.

Question 8

An environmental impact statement is required under the provisions of the __________ Act when a government policy is potentially disruptive to the environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An environmental impact statement is required under...

Question 9

The American public is generally content to defer to the opinions of experts in the fields of health care,environmental protection,and energy when deciding what public policies the United States should pursue because the public recognizes that it lacks expertise in these areas.

Accepted Answer

While many in the American public do recognize the importance of expert opinions in complex fields such as health care, environmental protection, and energy, there is significant division and debate over public policies in these areas. Political, ideological, and personal beliefs often lead to skepticism or opposition to expert recommendations, resulting in a lack of consensus on deferring to experts.

Question 10

The Affordable Care Act provides tax credits to help individuals and small businesses buy health insurance.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The Affordable Care Act provides premium tax credits to individuals and small businesses to help make health insurance more affordable.

Question 11

The cost of premiums for family coverage through employer-based insurance has increased by more than 150 percent since 2000.

Accepted Answer

According to a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation, the cost of family coverage through employer-based insurance has increased by 155 percent from 2000 to 2019.

Question 12

Federal regulation has significantly reduced the pollution in the nation's air and water.

Accepted Answer

Federal regulation has imposed stricter limits on emissions and pollutants from industry and transportation, leading to a decrease in pollution levels in the air and water. However, there is still work to be done to further reduce pollution and protect the environment.

Question 13

One major obstacle to Barack Obama's proposed health care reform was anxiety by the insured that the quality of their care would diminish.

Accepted Answer

This was one of the major concerns voiced by critics of the proposed health care reform, who worried that a shift towards a more universal system would lead to longer wait times and lower quality care for those who currently have insurance.

Question 14

Employer-based health insurance arose from a __________ freeze imposed by the government during World War II.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employer-based health insurance arose from a __________...

Question 15

The scope of the federal government's involvement in health care decreased under the George W. Bush administration when it urged Congress to remove prescription drug benefits from Medicare because costs were rising at an unsustainable rate.

Accepted Answer

The statement is incorrect. In fact, the George W. Bush administration passed the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act in 2003, which added prescription drug coverage to Medicare.

Question 16

Medicare is designed primarily to help the __________ population.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Medicare is designed primarily to help the...

Question 17

In the United States,doctor visits per person have been increasing.

Accepted Answer

Data from various health research organizations indicate that the number of doctor visits per person in the United States has been relatively stable or slightly decreasing in recent years, with factors such as telemedicine and changes in healthcare utilization affecting these trends.

Question 18

About 50 million Americans are currently covered by Medicare.

Accepted Answer

This is a factual statement. As of 2021, about 50 million Americans are covered by Medicare according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Question 19

Solar power accounts for the largest percentage of renewable energy in the United States.

Accepted Answer

While solar power is one of the fastest growing forms of renewable energy in the United States, the largest percentage of renewable energy still comes from hydroelectric power.

Question 20

Nearly 25 percent of electricity generated in the United States is from renewable sources.

Accepted Answer

According to the most recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable sources accounted for approximately 11 percent of electricity generated in the United States in 2019.

Quiz 17: Policymaking for Health Care, the Environment, and Energy