Chapter 19 Notes

Purpose: To guide you in your chapter notes.

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Directions: Short answer questions should be a minimum of 5 sentences. Definitions should be accompanied by one sentence explain why the definition is significant to government. Chapter 19 Policymaking for Healthcare and the Environment Health Care Policy Who is most likely to be uninsured? What is the effect of being uninsured? Who is covered by H.M.O.s? What are the pros and cons of H.M.O.s? What is medicare? How does it work? Who pays for it? What is its main weakness? Who is covered by Medicaid? Why is there so much inequality in American health care? If you know, how does Obamas healthcare plan change this? (At least 10 sentences) - Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) - Patients Bill of Rights - National Health Insurance - Medicare Environmental Policy The text suggests that air and water quality have improved. What has factored into this improvement? What do you think has had the greatest impact on this? (At least 5 sentences) - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) - Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) - Clean Air Act of 1970 - Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 - Endangered Species Act of 1973 - Superfund Energy Policy Where does most U.S. energy come from? What is it used for? What is the most used energy source? What political problems come with its use? What role does the U.S. play in global warming? (7-8 sentences) Groups, Energy and the Environment Which is more important, maintaining the standard of living in the U.S. or protecting the environment? Why? What direction should the U.S. take in environmental issues? (5-7 sentences) Understanding Health Care and Environmental Policy As technology increases should the average American still have a say in health care and environmental issues, or should it be left to the experts? What role does education play in understanding this areas of policy? What does this say about education and democracy? (5-8 sentences)

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