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Questions
1. The term common law refers to the body of principles that have evolved and expanded from judicial decisions.
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2. A precedent is a judicial decision that can be used as a standard in subsequent similar cases. A precedent is set when a court decision is rendered that serves as a rule for future guidance when deciding similar cases.
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3. Res judicata: In common law, the term res judicata-which means "the thing is decided"- refers to that which has been previously acted on or decided by the courts.
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4. Stare decisis: The common-law principle of stare decisis provides that when a decision is rendered in a lawsuit involving a set of facts, another lawsuit involving an identical or substantially similar situation is to be resolved in the same manner as the first lawsuit
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5. Statutory law is written law emanating from only state legislative bodies. Although a statute can abolish any rule of common law, it can do so only by stating it in express words.
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6. In the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the constitution, was added to protect the rights of citizens. The amendments include the rights to privacy, equal protection, and freedom of speech and religion.
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7. The function of the judicial branch of government is adjudication-resolving disputes in accordance with the law.
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8. The oldest court in the United States, established in 1692, is the Supreme Judicial Court of Missouri.
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9. The trial court of the federal system is the U.S. District Court. There are 69 district courts in the 50 states and one in the District of Columbia.
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10. The Supreme Court is the nation's highest court. It is the only federal court created directly by the Constitution. Eight associate justices and one chief justice sit on the Supreme Court.
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11. Medicare is a federally sponsored health insurance program for persons older than 65 and certain disabled persons. It has two complementary parts: Medicare Part A helps cover the costs of inpatient hospital care and Medicare Part B helps pay for physician's services.
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12. The National Institute of Health is the principal state biomedical research agency. It is responsible for conducting, supporting, and promoting biomedical research.
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13. The CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities.
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14. The Food and Drug Administration supervises and controls the introduction of drugs, foods, cosmetics, and medical devices into the marketplace and protects society from impure and hazardous items.
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15. The Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) mission is to improve health and achieve health equity through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative programs.
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16. The Public Health Service (PHS) is responsible for only the protection of the nation's physical health.
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17. The mission of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is to prevent or mitigate harmful exposures and related diseases by applying science, taking responsive action, and providing trustworthy health information.
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18. The primary function of the executive branch of government on the federal and state level is to administer and enforce the law. The chief executive, either the President of the United States or the Speaker of the House, also has a role in the creation of the law through the power to approve or veto legislative proposals.
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19. The secretary of the DHHS, serving as the department's administrative head, advises the president regarding taxes, income security plans, policies, and programs.
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20. The federal government is organized into three branches. The legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.
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21. Separation of powers provides that no one branch of the government will be dominant over the other two.
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22. There are at least five appellate courts in each state.
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23. Medicaid, Title XIX of the Social Security Act Amendments of 1935, is a government program administered by the states that provide medical services to the medically needy.
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24. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality provides evidence-based information on healthcare outcomes, quality, cost, use, and access.
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25. Indian Health Service provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for approximately 6 million American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) who belong to 566 federally recognized in 35 states.
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