Exam Prep —Policy Monitoring & Modification Ch.9 - Test Bank | U.S. Health Policy & Government 1e by Higbea by Raymond J. Higbea. DOCX document preview.
Chapter 9—Policy Monitoring & Modification
Multiple Choice
- Which one of the following descriptions of the policy process is incorrect?
[1] Policy formulation and implementation are the phases of the policy process.
[2] Policy formulation includes agenda setting and development of legislation
[3] Policy implementation includes rulemaking and operations
[4] Policy modification includes a variety of feedback that sets the agenda for future policy development
[5] The policy process is dynamic as opposed to unidirectional and flat.
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
- Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about Policy Modifications:
[1] They can occur as a result of societal & environmental changes
[2] They can occur as a result of advocacy
[3] They can occur at any point in the policy process
[4] They all require legislative action
[5] They all result from some level of analysis or evaluation
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
- Which of the following is incorrect about modifications to Medicare or Medicaid?
[1] Medicare & Medicaid have had 93% of the bills referred to committee enacted
[2] Medicare and Medicaid have had over 12,000 modification referred to committee
[3] Medicare has undergone 4 major modifications
[4] Medicare has undergone 3 model changes
[5] Medicare has undergone 1 payment changes
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Difficult
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
- Which of the following is/are correct about constituent and interest group feedback?
[1] The feedback loop between the private and governmental actors is one way
[2] Governmental actors only learn of the need for policy modification through their own analysis
[3] The iron triangle relationship is important in developing and implementing policy modifications
[4] All feedback from constituents requires legislative action
[5] Government actors only learn of the need for policy modification through the analytical and evaluative efforts of constituent or interest groups
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
- Which of the following is/are correct about policy analysis?
[1] Policy analysis ranges from content to evaluative analysis
[2] Policy analysis is only considered if conducted by CBO, JCI, CRS, GAO, or OMB
[3] Cost benefit analysis seeks to project long-term societal benefits
[4] Cost effectiveness analysis seeks to determine whether a policy has a positive or negative net function
[5] Policy analysis conducted by interest groups is not considered substantive
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
- Which of the following statements about CBO is/are correct?
[1] Congress increased its control over the budgetary process through the passage of the Congressional Budget and impoundment Control Act of 1974
[2] The CBO produces economic forecasts of a policy's budgetary impact through static economic forecasting techniques
[3] The CBO mission is to "... produce independent analysis of budgetary and economic issues to support the Congressional budget process."
[4] The CBO is the sole producer of tax legislation projections
[5] The CBO coordinates and reviews all regulations
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
- Which of the following statements about CRS is/are correct?
[1] CRS was established under the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970
[2] CRS was established with the mission to serve the legislative needs of Congress
[3] CRS is a highly respected nonpartisan professional agency
[4] CRS is located in the Library of Congress
[5] CRS evaluates how well government programs meet their obligations.
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
- Which of the following statements about OMB is/are correct?
[1] OMB was established through the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 "... to serve the President ... in implementing Congress' vision across the Executive branch"
[2] OMB is responsible for budget development and execution
[3] OMB coordinates and revises regulations
[4] OMB directs government action through executive orders
[5] OMB has oversight responsibility for agency performance
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
- Which of the following is/are incorrect about the mechanics of policy modification?
[1] The mechanics of policy modification can occur at any stage of the policy process
[2] The mechanics of policy modification are different for each phase of the policy process
[3] The mechanics of policy modification are tailored to the level of modification required
[4] The mechanics of policy modification require a policy entrepreneur
[5] The mechanics of policy modification requiring legislative action require the modification to traverse the policy process
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
- Which of the following is/are incorrect regarding the governmental actors and their responsibility in policy modification?
[1] Each branch of government has their own part in the policy modification process
[2] The executive branch has the least latitude in making policy modifications
[3] The executive branch can make operational policy modifications without seeking legislative approval
[4] The executive branch can assist the legislative branch in developing policy modification
[5] The judicial branch can provide a final judgment on the constitutionality of a policy
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Recall
Short Answer & Essay
- Discuss the importance of constituent feedback to policy monitoring and modification.
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Analysis
- Discuss the locus of leadership and administrative rules implementation complexity.
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Analysis
- Discuss the federal government’s involvement in policy monitoring and modification.
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Analysis
- Discuss how states initiate policy modification
Subject: Chapter 9
Complexity: Moderate
Simplified Functional Taxonomy: Analysis
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