The goal of health policy is to __________ and __________ the health of individuals, and of
populations bound by circumstance. - Answers promote, protect
We can conceptualize health policy from a historical perspective, and examine how policy and
law have been influenced by the times. The 1960's were evidence of the _______________
perspective. - Answers social contract
States are afforded the ability to create public health laws, and the ability to enforce those laws.
This authority stems from public health: - Answers police powers
States are usually required to adopt virtually any type of federal health care policy. - Answers
False
The House and Senate each have to pass an identical version of a bill before it can be signed
into law by the President (or by the Governor, in regard to N.C.) - Answers True
In North Carolina, Boards of Health have the authority to to pass Rules that pertain to public
health. With very limited exceptions, these Rules would apply to which of the following
jurisdictions? - Answers All areas of a County (municipalities and unincorporated areas).
The __________ domain houses some of the most explosive questions in health policy, including
the morality and legality of abortion. - Answers bioethics
States must exercise their police powers in order to affect or engage in policymaking related to
public health. - Answers False
When a problem is identified as a public policy problem, there are usually potential solutions
that may or may not involve a government intervention. - Answers True
__________ of the U.S. Constitution establishes the executive branch and vests executive power
in the most well-known member of the branch, the president. - Answers Article 2
Interest groups have a variety of tools at their disposal when developing strategies for lobbying,
such as trying a __________ strategy and harnessing the influence of community leaders and
other prominent individuals. - Answers grasstops
The federal government has indirect control over state level public health laws. - Answers True
The U.S. Constitution gives the legislative branch of the federal government the power to
protect the public's health. - Answers False
What agency is in charge of public health in New Hanover County? - Answers The agency that is
in charge of public health in New Hanover County is the County Health Department with county
BOH