It is important for nurses to know the functions of the branches of the federal government
. At a local meeting of the state nurses' association, an officer reminds members that the branch that is capable of originating major policy initiatives is the _____ branch.
a. executive
b. legislative
c. judicial
d. administrative
ANS: B
Correct: The legislative branch possesses the sole federal power to enact legislation; the legislative branch originates and promotes major policy initiatives and has the power to override a presidential veto.
Incorrect:
a. The role of the executive branch is to recommend legislation and promote (but not originate) major policy initiatives; the executive branch also implements laws, manages programs after they have been passed by Congress, writes regulations that interpret statutes (laws), and has the power to veto legislation passed by Congress.
c. The role of the judicial branch is to interpret the Constitution and the various laws that are passed and regulations that are established to ensure that they are not in violation of the Constitution.
d. The federal government does not have an administrative branch; the three branches of the federal government are the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
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