List the three branches of US government and what their unique power is provided to each
branch correct answersLegislative Branch: represent the public, the Senate and the House of
Representatives, THEY CREATE LAWS
Executive Branch: present of the USA. EXECUTES THE LAWS
Judicial Branch: settle disputes about the law and to make sure that both the government and
society adhere to the law. INTERPRETS LAWS
Explain what the common law is and how it is used in the US correct answerslaw developed by
judges through court decisions rather than through a legislature. Today, in the United States only
some aspects of civil common law remain. The courts have specifically ruled that criminal
common laws can no longer be utilized or applied. Today, the common law is only used when no
legislative laws cover a particular problem or the current laws are found to be inadequate.
Describe the difference between criminal laws and civil laws correct answerscivil law: a law that
covers the rights and remedies of individuals, dispute between individuals
Criminal law: law that includes as punishment, the possibility of the offender being sent to jail or
prison is classified as a crime.
When given a civil law subcategory, identify how healthcare is impacted by that law subcategory
correct answersAdministrative Law: Administrative agencies grant licenses and set rules for the
delivery of healthcare. Government agencies, which are covered by administrative law, provide
disability payments which healthcare plays an essential role in.
Family Law: Family law can influence which parent has authority to provide consent for a child's
operation or procedures. Some aspects of family law can dictate which family member can speak
for patients who may be unable to speak for themselves, such as patients who are in a coma and
need further care.
Pg 19 for all of them
List the steps involved in a civil lawsuit correct answersA Wrong or Injury Occurs
The Wrong or Injury Is Discovered
The Lawsuit Is Filed
The Involved Parties Are Notified (Notice/Service of Process)
A Pretrial Conference Occurs
The Lawsuit Proceeds to Trial
Compare and contrast the different alternative dispute resolution methods correct
answersarbitration: a process using a neutral, unbiased third party to make a final decision about
a dispute
- binding arbitration, the parties are agreeing to be bound to the decision of the arbitrator.