Cards in this guide (28)
What does HIPAA stand for
It stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It was enacted in 1996 by US congress to protect the health insurance coverage for workers and their families when they lose their job.
What are aspects of intellectual property
Copyright, patents, rights in music, and performance rights are
all aspects of intellectual property
What is the main function of the Telephone Consumer Protection act of 1991
It allows the FCC to create rules that limit unsolicited phone
calls to consumers by businesses and organizations.
Why was the Rural Electrification Administration formed
promote electricity accesss to the poor rural population
Where is the world trade organization headquartered
What is the term for the decentralized market where currencies are traded
Which government agency sets wage standards
When does a trade surplus occur
When a country exports more goods then it imports
How did John Maynard Keynes view government's role in the economy
He advocated a strong role of govt. in managing the
economy...
Which type of tax is imposed on those who inherit assets from a deceased person
When does the government maintain spending and taxes at their current rates
Which type of warranty is not written on the label of a product
An Implied Warranty. It is a promise, arising by operation of law, (consumer protection laws) that something that is sold will be merchantable and fit for the purpose for which it is sold. In other words, if you buy a waterproof watch, it can be presumed that it will be waterproof.
What happened to social programs in America after World War 2
Programs continued to increase,even though the economy was stronger
Which of these involves a representative who discusses proposed changes in the terms of a labor contract on behalf of employers and employees
What does not fall under the umbrella of the Environmental Protection Agency
How is the Medicaid program controlled
jointly by the federal and state government
Which policy has a more direct influence on the private sector
Monetary policy has a more direct influence on the private
sector
When a country exports goods what is it doing
Sending goods to other countries.
What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Set standards for privacy and how patient information can be
used.
Which statement regarding the management of government social programs is not true
Some are managed by private individuals.
Which of these is a possible result of a trade deficit
The country may need to borrow money to make up for the loss in
funds.
Which of these is a social insurance program that pays cash benefits to the aged
What sources are most Interstate Highway System funds allocated
Which of the fine is not included under the umbrella of intellectual property
Hawaii held a trade agreement with the US which allowed duty-free importation of sugar to the mainland. What did the local kingdom give to the US in return for these trade benefits
Pearl Harbor and Ford Island.
To what does the term domestic goods refer
goods manufactured outside of the home nation
What would apply to an original piece of art such as a song or movie script
Which of these defines the term "expenses"
