52 Questions
Who popularized the term 'military industrial complex' and when?
Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961
Where did Ralph Nader gather most of his information for his book?
Department of Labor
What three factors reflected the rise of imperialism in the late nineteenth century?
Colonial acquisitions, efforts to dominate trade routes, need for protected coaling stations
Which of the following acts was NOT constructed under the Department of Energy in 1977?
Atomic Energy Act
Which act gave the Federal Power Commission (FPC) new functions in the 1960s and 70s?
Clean Air Act
Which of the following was NOT a result of the National Defense Act of 1920?
This distractor
During World War II, how many planes were initially proposed to be produced per year by the aviation industry?
50,000
What did Ralph Nadar attack during his pro-consumerism crusades?
The business system
What percentage of the GNP did government spending account for in 1940?
9%
Between 1945 and 1971, what percentage of the one trillion dollars spent for military purposes was appropriated between 1961 and 1969?
50%
Which agency was responsible for inspecting over-the-counter drugs under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
FDA
What was the main purpose of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
To require pre-market testing of new drugs
Why did the aviation industry struggle as a result of World War I?
The demand for war resulted in a flood of government planes in the market
Which agency is responsible for administering Medicare?
Social Security Administration
Which company did Morgan acquire in 1915 to create an armament trust?
Midvale Steel
Which act did NOT enlarge the FDA's authority?
Prosthetic and Implant Standards Act of 1980
What were the main culprits of Ann Arbor's air and water pollution problems?
Coal burning furnaces and dumped garbage/waste
What is the OSHA and why is it controversial in the business world?
Regulatory agency in the Department of Labor that sets standards to protect workers
What is a concern regarding the rapid escalation in the costs of medical care?
Public policy has contributed to the misallocation of expenditures
What was the purpose of the Federal Power Commission established in 1920?
To regulate interstate distribution of hydroelectric power
What effect did World War II have on the makeup of the aluminum industry?
Alcoa's monopoly ended and other competitors emerged
Which industry grew enormously as a result of heavy-industry companies devoting themselves and their resources to the war effort?
Aerospace/Electronics industry
Which agency was responsible for coordinating all government agencies involved in the war effort during WWII?
Office of War Mobilization
What industry did Ralph Nadar spearhead the need for government regulation in the 1960s?
Automobile industry
Which industry did World War II transform from a 'job-shop mentality' to an 'assembly line concept'?
Aviation industry
At the end of the 1960s, which company held about 34% of the aluminum market?
Alcoa
Which industry experienced a rapid escalation in costs without yielding commensurate benefits?
Medical care industry
Who coined the term 'military industrial complex' and when?
Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961
Where did Ralph Nader gather most of his information for his book?
Department of Labor
What percentage of the public portion of health-care expenditures rose from 1940 to 1970?
13%; 42%
What three factors reflected the rise of imperialism in the late nineteenth century?
Colonial acquisitions, efforts to dominate trade routes, need for protected coaling stations
Which of the following was NOT a major player in the creation of armored steel plates at the turn of the 20th century?
U.S. Steel
What was the purpose of the Overman Act passed in 1918?
C. To form the War Industries Board
Which industry played a significant role in the pollution problems of Ann Arbor in the 1950s and 1960s?
C. Steel production
What was the main purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?
B. To protect workers against safety and health hazards
Which act did NOT contribute to the expansion of the FDA's authority?
B. Prosthetic and Implant Standards Act of 1980
What did the Industrial Mobilization plan rely on to control the economy during major wars?
B. Total planning of the economy
Which agency is responsible for inspecting over-the-counter drugs under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What was the main purpose of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
To require extensive pre-market testing of new drugs
Why did the aviation industry struggle as a result of World War I?
The construction of planes was abruptly cancelled after the Armistice was signed
What percentage of basic military contracts went to the nation's largest firms during early efforts to build up the nation's defense after 1938?
75%, 100
Which agency is responsible for administering Medicare?
Social Security Administration
Which of the following acts was NOT constructed under the Department of Energy in 1977?
Atomic Energy Act
What effect did World War II have on the makeup of the aluminum industry?
The industry consolidated into a few large companies
What was the purpose of the Federal Power Commission established in 1920?
To regulate the production and distribution of energy
What were the main culprits of Ann Arbor's air and water pollution problems?
Automobile emissions
Which industry grew enormously as a result of heavy-industry companies devoting themselves and their resources to the war effort?
Aluminum industry
During World War II, how many planes were actually built in 1943 and over how many were built in 1944?
86,000 and 110,000
What did Ralph Nadar attack during his pro-consumerism crusades?
The arbitrary use of power by government or large corporations
What led to the substantial reduction in defense appropriations under Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter?
Severe criticisms of the appropriations for the expanding war in Vietnam
What percentage of the one trillion dollars spent for military purposes between 1945 and 1971 was appropriated between 1961 and 1969?
40%
What was an example of the failure government regulations had on health-care output?
Largely untreated elderly and youth
Understanding the Impact of Medical Care Growth: Test your knowledge on the costs and benefits of healthcare and the role of public policy in the misallocation of expenditures. Plus, learn about the establishment of the Federal Power Commission in 1920.
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