MHA 708 EXAM B HEALTHCARE POLICY
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Part 1: U.S. Government Structure & Constitutional Basis (Questions 1-12)
Question 1: The three branches of the U.S. government are:
• A) Executive, Judicial, and Administrative
• B) Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
• C) Legislative, Executive, and Treasury
• D) Congressional, Presidential, and Supreme
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The U.S. Constitution establishes three co-equal branches: the
legislative (Congress), the executive (President and federal agencies), and the
judicial (federal courts). This separation of powers creates a system of checks and
balances essential to American governance .
,Question 2: Which branch of government holds the Senate and the House of
Representatives?
• A) Executive Branch
• B) Judicial Branch
• C) Legislative Branch
• D) Administrative Branch
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Legislative Branch is bicameral, consisting of the Senate (100
members, two per state) and the House of Representatives (435 members,
apportioned by population). This branch is responsible for making federal laws .
Question 3: According to the Origination Clause of the Constitution, all revenue
bills must originate in the:
• A) Senate
• B) House of Representatives
• C) Executive Branch
• D) Supreme Court
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Article I, Section 7, Clause 1 mandates that all bills for raising revenue
must start in the House of Representatives. The Framers intended that taxing
authority be closest to the people, who elect House members every two years .
,Question 4: How many senators represent each state?
• A) It depends on population
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 4
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Each state is represented by exactly two senators regardless of
population size. This equal representation was established by the Connecticut
Compromise to protect the interests of smaller states .
Question 5: How many districts are in the House of Representatives?
• A) 100
• B) 435
• C) 538
• D) 50
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The House of Representatives has 435 voting members, each
representing a congressional district apportioned to states based on population as
determined by the decennial census. This number has been fixed since 1913 .
Question 6: The power to confirm presidential appointments (e.g., Cabinet
members, federal judges) belongs to the:
, • A) House of Representatives
• B) Supreme Court
• C) Senate
• D) President alone
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Senate holds the "advice and consent" power under Article II of
the Constitution, requiring a majority vote to confirm executive and judicial
appointments. This serves as a crucial check on executive authority.
Question 7: What happens if the President takes no action for 10 days (excluding
Sundays) while Congress is in session?
• A) Pocket vetoed
• B) Automatically becomes law without signature
• C) Returned to Congress for reconsideration
• D) Sent to the Supreme Court for review
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If the President does not sign or veto a bill within 10 days while
Congress remains in session, it becomes law automatically (Article I, Section 7). A
pocket veto occurs only if Congress adjourns within that 10-day period .
Question 8: Which branch can veto legislation passed by Congress?
• A) Legislative Branch
NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM – LSUS |
PASS YOUR HEALTH POLICY GRADUATE
COURSE WITH CONFIDENCE
Part 1: U.S. Government Structure & Constitutional Basis (Questions 1-12)
Question 1: The three branches of the U.S. government are:
• A) Executive, Judicial, and Administrative
• B) Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
• C) Legislative, Executive, and Treasury
• D) Congressional, Presidential, and Supreme
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The U.S. Constitution establishes three co-equal branches: the
legislative (Congress), the executive (President and federal agencies), and the
judicial (federal courts). This separation of powers creates a system of checks and
balances essential to American governance .
,Question 2: Which branch of government holds the Senate and the House of
Representatives?
• A) Executive Branch
• B) Judicial Branch
• C) Legislative Branch
• D) Administrative Branch
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Legislative Branch is bicameral, consisting of the Senate (100
members, two per state) and the House of Representatives (435 members,
apportioned by population). This branch is responsible for making federal laws .
Question 3: According to the Origination Clause of the Constitution, all revenue
bills must originate in the:
• A) Senate
• B) House of Representatives
• C) Executive Branch
• D) Supreme Court
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Article I, Section 7, Clause 1 mandates that all bills for raising revenue
must start in the House of Representatives. The Framers intended that taxing
authority be closest to the people, who elect House members every two years .
,Question 4: How many senators represent each state?
• A) It depends on population
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 4
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Each state is represented by exactly two senators regardless of
population size. This equal representation was established by the Connecticut
Compromise to protect the interests of smaller states .
Question 5: How many districts are in the House of Representatives?
• A) 100
• B) 435
• C) 538
• D) 50
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The House of Representatives has 435 voting members, each
representing a congressional district apportioned to states based on population as
determined by the decennial census. This number has been fixed since 1913 .
Question 6: The power to confirm presidential appointments (e.g., Cabinet
members, federal judges) belongs to the:
, • A) House of Representatives
• B) Supreme Court
• C) Senate
• D) President alone
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Senate holds the "advice and consent" power under Article II of
the Constitution, requiring a majority vote to confirm executive and judicial
appointments. This serves as a crucial check on executive authority.
Question 7: What happens if the President takes no action for 10 days (excluding
Sundays) while Congress is in session?
• A) Pocket vetoed
• B) Automatically becomes law without signature
• C) Returned to Congress for reconsideration
• D) Sent to the Supreme Court for review
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If the President does not sign or veto a bill within 10 days while
Congress remains in session, it becomes law automatically (Article I, Section 7). A
pocket veto occurs only if Congress adjourns within that 10-day period .
Question 8: Which branch can veto legislation passed by Congress?
• A) Legislative Branch