Identify two factors associated with cost of medical care in the United States.
What will be an ideal response?
The first factor driving medical cost upward is the number of medical procedures conducted. The second factor is the general increase in price for all medical procedures. Medical costs as a whole have increased more rapidly that consumer costs.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The Constitution does not give the president the power to do which of the following?
A. Veto legislation B. Convene sessions of Congress C. Declare war D. Serve as commander-in-chief of the military E. Serve as administrative head of the nation
The EPA is considering a new rule for asbestos regulation. It is published in the Federal Register. Time is given for public comment on the proposed rule. A draft is issued after the comment period. Time is given for response to the draft regulation. Response is reviewed and considered. The final regulation is issued. This is an example of what type of regulatory process?
A. formal rulemaking B. informal rulemaking C. hybrid rulemaking D. negotiated rulemaking
The European Parliament plays a ______ role with the Council of Ministers, meaning that most legislative proposals must be decided upon and approved by both institutions
a. codecision b. consultative c. conciliatory d. cooperative e. regulatory