Healthcare Costs and Public Policy Quiz

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Who popularized the term 'military industrial complex' and when?

Ralph Nader in 1961

Ralph Nader in 1970

Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961 (correct)

Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1970

Where did Ralph Nader gather most of his information for his book?

Department of Labor (correct)

Department of Defense

Department of Justice

Department of State

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 (correct)

US Naval arms race with Great Britain, Germany, France, and Japan

Shipbuilding and steel industry expansion

All of the above

Which of the following acts was NOT constructed under the Department of Energy in 1977?

Atomic Energy Act Signup and view all the answers

Which act gave the Federal Power Commission (FPC) new functions in the 1960s and 70s?

Clean Air Act Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a result of the National Defense Act of 1920?

This distractor Signup and view all the answers

During World War II, how many planes were initially proposed to be produced per year by the aviation industry?

50,000 Signup and view all the answers

What did Ralph Nadar attack during his pro-consumerism crusades?

The business system Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the GNP did government spending account for in 1940?

9% Signup and view all the answers

Between 1945 and 1971, what percentage of the one trillion dollars spent for military purposes was appropriated between 1961 and 1969?

50% Signup and view all the answers

Which agency was responsible for inspecting over-the-counter drugs under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?

FDA Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?

To require pre-market testing of new drugs Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is responsible for administering Medicare?

Social Security Administration Signup and view all the answers

Which company did Morgan acquire in 1915 to create an armament trust?

Midvale Steel Signup and view all the answers

Which act did NOT enlarge the FDA's authority?

Prosthetic and Implant Standards Act of 1980 Signup and view all the answers

What were the main culprits of Ann Arbor's air and water pollution problems?

Coal burning furnaces and dumped garbage/waste Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern regarding the rapid escalation in the costs of medical care?

Public policy has contributed to the misallocation of expenditures Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Federal Power Commission established in 1920?

To regulate interstate distribution of hydroelectric power Signup and view all the answers

What effect did World War II have on the makeup of the aluminum industry?

Alcoa's monopoly ended and other competitors emerged Signup and view all the answers

Which industry grew enormously as a result of heavy-industry companies devoting themselves and their resources to the war effort?

Aerospace/Electronics industry Signup and view all the answers

Which agency was responsible for coordinating all government agencies involved in the war effort during WWII?

Office of War Mobilization Signup and view all the answers

What industry did Ralph Nadar spearhead the need for government regulation in the 1960s?

Automobile industry Signup and view all the answers

Which industry did World War II transform from a 'job-shop mentality' to an 'assembly line concept'?

Aviation industry Signup and view all the answers

At the end of the 1960s, which company held about 34% of the aluminum market?

Alcoa Signup and view all the answers

Which industry experienced a rapid escalation in costs without yielding commensurate benefits?

Medical care industry Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'military industrial complex' and when?

Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961 Signup and view all the answers

Where did Ralph Nader gather most of his information for his book?

Department of Labor Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the public portion of health-care expenditures rose from 1940 to 1970?

13%; 42% Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Overman Act passed in 1918?

C. To form the War Industries Board Signup and view all the answers

Which industry played a significant role in the pollution problems of Ann Arbor in the 1950s and 1960s?

C. Steel production Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

B. To protect workers against safety and health hazards Signup and view all the answers

Which act did NOT contribute to the expansion of the FDA's authority?

B. Prosthetic and Implant Standards Act of 1980 Signup and view all the answers

What did the Industrial Mobilization plan rely on to control the economy during major wars?

B. Total planning of the economy Signup and view all the answers

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) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?

To require extensive pre-market testing of new drugs Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is responsible for administering Medicare?

Social Security Administration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following acts was NOT constructed under the Department of Energy in 1977?

Atomic Energy Act Signup and view all the answers

What effect did World War II have on the makeup of the aluminum industry?

The industry consolidated into a few large companies Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Federal Power Commission established in 1920?

To regulate the production and distribution of energy Signup and view all the answers

What were the main culprits of Ann Arbor's air and water pollution problems?

Automobile emissions Signup and view all the answers

Which industry grew enormously as a result of heavy-industry companies devoting themselves and their resources to the war effort?

Aluminum industry Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What did Ralph Nadar attack during his pro-consumerism crusades?

The arbitrary use of power by government or large corporations Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the one trillion dollars spent for military purposes between 1945 and 1971 was appropriated between 1961 and 1969?

40% Signup and view all the answers

What was an example of the failure government regulations had on health-care output?

Largely untreated elderly and youth Signup and view all the answers

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Who popularized the term 'military industrial complex' and when?

Where did Ralph Nader gather most of his information for his book?

What three factors reflected the rise of imperialism in the late nineteenth century?

Which of the following acts was NOT constructed under the Department of Energy in 1977?

Which act gave the Federal Power Commission (FPC) new functions in the 1960s and 70s?

Which of the following was NOT a result of the National Defense Act of 1920?

During World War II, how many planes were initially proposed to be produced per year by the aviation industry?

What did Ralph Nadar attack during his pro-consumerism crusades?

What percentage of the GNP did government spending account for in 1940?

Between 1945 and 1971, what percentage of the one trillion dollars spent for military purposes was appropriated between 1961 and 1969?

Which agency was responsible for inspecting over-the-counter drugs under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?

What was the main purpose of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?

Why did the aviation industry struggle as a result of World War I?

Which agency is responsible for administering Medicare?

Which company did Morgan acquire in 1915 to create an armament trust?

Which act did NOT enlarge the FDA's authority?

What were the main culprits of Ann Arbor's air and water pollution problems?

What is the OSHA and why is it controversial in the business world?

What is a concern regarding the rapid escalation in the costs of medical care?

What was the purpose of the Federal Power Commission established in 1920?

What effect did World War II have on the makeup of the aluminum industry?

Which industry grew enormously as a result of heavy-industry companies devoting themselves and their resources to the war effort?

Which agency was responsible for coordinating all government agencies involved in the war effort during WWII?

What industry did Ralph Nadar spearhead the need for government regulation in the 1960s?

Which industry did World War II transform from a 'job-shop mentality' to an 'assembly line concept'?

At the end of the 1960s, which company held about 34% of the aluminum market?

Which industry experienced a rapid escalation in costs without yielding commensurate benefits?

Who coined the term 'military industrial complex' and when?

Where did Ralph Nader gather most of his information for his book?

What percentage of the public portion of health-care expenditures rose from 1940 to 1970?

What three factors reflected the rise of imperialism in the late nineteenth century?

Which of the following was NOT a major player in the creation of armored steel plates at the turn of the 20th century?

What was the purpose of the Overman Act passed in 1918?

Which industry played a significant role in the pollution problems of Ann Arbor in the 1950s and 1960s?

What was the main purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

Which act did NOT contribute to the expansion of the FDA's authority?

What did the Industrial Mobilization plan rely on to control the economy during major wars?

Which agency is responsible for inspecting over-the-counter drugs under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?

What was the main purpose of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?

Why did the aviation industry struggle as a result of World War I?

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?

Which agency is responsible for administering Medicare?

Which of the following acts was NOT constructed under the Department of Energy in 1977?

What effect did World War II have on the makeup of the aluminum industry?

What was the purpose of the Federal Power Commission established in 1920?

What were the main culprits of Ann Arbor's air and water pollution problems?

Which industry grew enormously as a result of heavy-industry companies devoting themselves and their resources to the war effort?

During World War II, how many planes were actually built in 1943 and over how many were built in 1944?

What did Ralph Nadar attack during his pro-consumerism crusades?

What led to the substantial reduction in defense appropriations under Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter?

What percentage of the one trillion dollars spent for military purposes between 1945 and 1971 was appropriated between 1961 and 1969?

What was an example of the failure government regulations had on health-care output?

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