TEST BANK
Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management, 6th Edition
Dana C. McWay
Includes All Chapters (1 to 15 )
• Complete Chapter-by-Chapter Test Bank
• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers
• True False and Essay Questions Answers
• Answers Included for all
,Name: Class: Date:
01 Workings of the American Legal System
1. In the context of U.S. federal lawmaking, which of the following sequences correctly describes the process by which a
health care bill becomes a law?
a. A member introduces the bill → the president signs it → committees review it → both chambers vote on the final
version
b. A member introduces the bill → it is assigned to committees for review and markup → both the House and Senate
pass identical versions → the president signs or vetoes the bill
c. The president drafts the bill → Congress amends it → the Supreme Court reviews it → the president signs it
d. A committee drafts the bill → the Supreme Court approves it → Congress votes on it → the president signs it
ANSWER: b.
FEEDBACK:
a. Incorrect. The correct sequence for a bill to become a law is: a member introduces the bill → it is assigned to
committees for review and markup → both the House and Senate pass identical versions → the president signs or
vetoes the bill.
b. Correct. The correct sequence for a bill to become a law is: a member introduces the bill → it is assigned to
committees for review and markup → both the House and Senate pass identical versions → the president signs or
vetoes the bill.
c. Incorrect. The correct sequence for a bill to become a law is: a member introduces the bill → it is assigned to
committees for review and markup → both the House and Senate pass identical versions → the president signs or
vetoes the bill.
d. Incorrect. The correct sequence for a bill to become a law is: a member introduces the bill → it is assigned to
committees for review and markup → both the House and Senate pass identical versions → the president signs or
vetoes the bill.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 9/20/2026 6:13 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/ 2:30 AM
2. Under civil law, the burden of proof is described as a _____.
a. determination to be met by the presiding judge at the trial
b. meeting of the minds, where at least two persons or entities must reach an agreement
c. preponderance of the evidence, which is defined as “more likely than not”
d. requirement that something be proven beyond a reasonable doubt
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The burden of proof is “preponderance of the evidence,” which is defined as
“more likely than not.”
b. Incorrect. The burden of proof is “preponderance of the evidence,” which is defined as “more likely than
not.”
c. Correct. The burden of proof is “preponderance of the evidence,” which is defined as “more likely than
not.”
d. Incorrect. The burden of proof is “preponderance of the evidence,” which is defined as “more likely than
not.”
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2025 6:52 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
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01 Workings of the American Legal System
3. Which statement is associated with civil law?
a. Defendants who do not pay court-assessed damages are imprisoned.
b. It is an area of law and justice that attempts to settle disputes among individuals.
c. Its body of law involves the state versus individuals and relies on statutory law.
d. Either plaintiff or defendant can be found partially right or wrong, but not both.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. In civil law, both parties may be anybody, including governments,
corporations, and individual persons.
b. Correct. In civil law, both parties may be anybody, including governments, corporations, and individual
persons.
c. Incorrect. In civil law, both parties may be anybody, including governments, corporations, and individual
persons.
d. Incorrect. In civil law, both parties may be anybody, including governments, corporations, and individual
persons.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 9/20/2026 6:34 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/ 2:35 AM
4. The plaintiff is always the state or federal government in _____ law.
a. contract
b. civil
c. criminal
d. private
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The plaintiff is always the state or federal government in criminal law.
b. Incorrect. The plaintiff is always the state or federal government in criminal law.
c. Correct. The plaintiff is always the state or federal government in criminal law.
d. Incorrect. The plaintiff is always the state or federal government in criminal law.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 9/20/2026 6:39 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/2026 2:37 AM
5. Which statement is associated with criminal law?
a. The defendant is always the state or federal government.
b. Only the plaintiff may appeal a decision.
c. Punishment may be a fine or imprisonment.
d. Federal statutes alone establish criminal law.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. In criminal law, punishment may be a fine and/or imprisonment.
b. Incorrect. In criminal law, punishment may be a fine and/or imprisonment.
c. Correct. In criminal law, punishment may be a fine and/or imprisonment.
d. Incorrect. In criminal law, punishment may be a fine and/or imprisonment.
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, Name: Class: Date:
01 Workings of the American Legal System
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 9/20/2026 6:42 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/2026 2:43 AM
6. The burden of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt” during a _____ trial.
a. civil
b. conflict
c. contract
d. criminal
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK:
a. Incorrect. In criminal law, the burden of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
b. Incorrect. In criminal law, the burden of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
c. Incorrect. In criminal law, the burden of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
d. Correct. In criminal law, the burden of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 9/20/2026 6:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/2026 2:46 AM
7. Which statement is associated with a criminal trial?
a. Only the defendant may appeal a guilty verdict in a criminal case.
b. Each defendant is initially assigned a court-appointed lawyer.
c. State and federal statutes establish civil laws (or private laws).
d. The burden of proof is on the defendant named in the case.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. In a criminal trial, only the defendant may appeal a guilty verdict in a criminal
case.
b. Incorrect. In a criminal trial, only the defendant may appeal a guilty verdict in a criminal case.
c. Incorrect. In a criminal trial, only the defendant may appeal a guilty verdict in a criminal case.
d. Incorrect. In a criminal trial, only the defendant may appeal a guilty verdict in a criminal case.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 9/25/2026 2:46 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/2026 2:48 AM
8. Which element of a contract means that at least two persons or entities must reach an agreement?
a. Obligation
b. Acceptance
c. Consideration
d. Meeting of the minds
ANSWER: d
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Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management, 6th Edition
Dana C. McWay
Includes All Chapters (1 to 15 )
• Complete Chapter-by-Chapter Test Bank
• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers
• True False and Essay Questions Answers
• Answers Included for all
,Name: Class: Date:
01 Workings of the American Legal System
1. In the context of U.S. federal lawmaking, which of the following sequences correctly describes the process by which a
health care bill becomes a law?
a. A member introduces the bill → the president signs it → committees review it → both chambers vote on the final
version
b. A member introduces the bill → it is assigned to committees for review and markup → both the House and Senate
pass identical versions → the president signs or vetoes the bill
c. The president drafts the bill → Congress amends it → the Supreme Court reviews it → the president signs it
d. A committee drafts the bill → the Supreme Court approves it → Congress votes on it → the president signs it
ANSWER: b.
FEEDBACK:
a. Incorrect. The correct sequence for a bill to become a law is: a member introduces the bill → it is assigned to
committees for review and markup → both the House and Senate pass identical versions → the president signs or
vetoes the bill.
b. Correct. The correct sequence for a bill to become a law is: a member introduces the bill → it is assigned to
committees for review and markup → both the House and Senate pass identical versions → the president signs or
vetoes the bill.
c. Incorrect. The correct sequence for a bill to become a law is: a member introduces the bill → it is assigned to
committees for review and markup → both the House and Senate pass identical versions → the president signs or
vetoes the bill.
d. Incorrect. The correct sequence for a bill to become a law is: a member introduces the bill → it is assigned to
committees for review and markup → both the House and Senate pass identical versions → the president signs or
vetoes the bill.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 9/20/2026 6:13 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/ 2:30 AM
2. Under civil law, the burden of proof is described as a _____.
a. determination to be met by the presiding judge at the trial
b. meeting of the minds, where at least two persons or entities must reach an agreement
c. preponderance of the evidence, which is defined as “more likely than not”
d. requirement that something be proven beyond a reasonable doubt
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The burden of proof is “preponderance of the evidence,” which is defined as
“more likely than not.”
b. Incorrect. The burden of proof is “preponderance of the evidence,” which is defined as “more likely than
not.”
c. Correct. The burden of proof is “preponderance of the evidence,” which is defined as “more likely than
not.”
d. Incorrect. The burden of proof is “preponderance of the evidence,” which is defined as “more likely than
not.”
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 11/18/2025 6:52 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
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,Name: Class: Date:
01 Workings of the American Legal System
3. Which statement is associated with civil law?
a. Defendants who do not pay court-assessed damages are imprisoned.
b. It is an area of law and justice that attempts to settle disputes among individuals.
c. Its body of law involves the state versus individuals and relies on statutory law.
d. Either plaintiff or defendant can be found partially right or wrong, but not both.
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. In civil law, both parties may be anybody, including governments,
corporations, and individual persons.
b. Correct. In civil law, both parties may be anybody, including governments, corporations, and individual
persons.
c. Incorrect. In civil law, both parties may be anybody, including governments, corporations, and individual
persons.
d. Incorrect. In civil law, both parties may be anybody, including governments, corporations, and individual
persons.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 9/20/2026 6:34 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/ 2:35 AM
4. The plaintiff is always the state or federal government in _____ law.
a. contract
b. civil
c. criminal
d. private
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The plaintiff is always the state or federal government in criminal law.
b. Incorrect. The plaintiff is always the state or federal government in criminal law.
c. Correct. The plaintiff is always the state or federal government in criminal law.
d. Incorrect. The plaintiff is always the state or federal government in criminal law.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 9/20/2026 6:39 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/2026 2:37 AM
5. Which statement is associated with criminal law?
a. The defendant is always the state or federal government.
b. Only the plaintiff may appeal a decision.
c. Punishment may be a fine or imprisonment.
d. Federal statutes alone establish criminal law.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. In criminal law, punishment may be a fine and/or imprisonment.
b. Incorrect. In criminal law, punishment may be a fine and/or imprisonment.
c. Correct. In criminal law, punishment may be a fine and/or imprisonment.
d. Incorrect. In criminal law, punishment may be a fine and/or imprisonment.
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, Name: Class: Date:
01 Workings of the American Legal System
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 9/20/2026 6:42 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/2026 2:43 AM
6. The burden of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt” during a _____ trial.
a. civil
b. conflict
c. contract
d. criminal
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK:
a. Incorrect. In criminal law, the burden of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
b. Incorrect. In criminal law, the burden of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
c. Incorrect. In criminal law, the burden of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
d. Correct. In criminal law, the burden of proof is “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 9/20/2026 6:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/2026 2:46 AM
7. Which statement is associated with a criminal trial?
a. Only the defendant may appeal a guilty verdict in a criminal case.
b. Each defendant is initially assigned a court-appointed lawyer.
c. State and federal statutes establish civil laws (or private laws).
d. The burden of proof is on the defendant named in the case.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. In a criminal trial, only the defendant may appeal a guilty verdict in a criminal
case.
b. Incorrect. In a criminal trial, only the defendant may appeal a guilty verdict in a criminal case.
c. Incorrect. In a criminal trial, only the defendant may appeal a guilty verdict in a criminal case.
d. Incorrect. In a criminal trial, only the defendant may appeal a guilty verdict in a criminal case.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 9/25/2026 2:46 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 9/25/2026 2:48 AM
8. Which element of a contract means that at least two persons or entities must reach an agreement?
a. Obligation
b. Acceptance
c. Consideration
d. Meeting of the minds
ANSWER: d
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