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WorksheetsFederal Government and Courts Worksheet
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
What is the main purpose of separation of powers?
To speed up lawmaking
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
To save money
To expand government size
In the federal court system, which court handles trials FIRST?
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
District Court
Appeals Board
Who brings charges against a defendant in a criminal case?
Victim
Jury
Prosecutor
Judge
A felony differs from a misdemeanor because it…
Is only punished by a fine
Applies only to federal laws
Has more serious penalties, including longer jail time
Never goes to trial
What happens during an arraignment?
Witnesses testify
Charges are formally read to the defendant
Jury selection occurs
Sentencing happens
What is the burden of proof in a CIVIL case?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Absolute certainty
Preponderance of evidence (more likely than not)
Clear and convincing evidence
Which situation is an example of ASSAULT?
A patient is grabbed by the arm
A doctor threatens to hit a patient with a chart
A nurse refuses to treat a patient
A technician reads a chart without permission
Which situation is an example of BATTERY?
A doctor yells at a patient
A patient is frightened
A nurse physically grabs a patient without consent
A doctor fails to diagnose correctly
Which term means “failure to provide reasonable care”?
Malpractice
Negligence
Slander
Fidelity
A court order requiring a person to appear in court is called a…
Libel
Subpoena
Statute
Complaint
What must providers share with patients under the Prudent Person Rule?
Only positive outcomes
Full risks, benefits, and alternatives of treatment
Billing information
Staff qualifications
What is the purpose of an incident report?
To punish employees
To document unusual events for safety improvement
To notify insurance companies
To track shift changes
Who is held responsible under “respondeat superior”?
Patient
Employee
Employer (like a doctor or hospital)
Family members
What is the main goal of MANAGED CARE?
Give everyone free care
Control costs while providing good quality care
Reduce the number of doctors
Increase government funding
Who is known as the “gatekeeper” in healthcare?
Surgeon
Insurance agent
Primary care provider (PCP)
Billing specialist
Which insurance plan requires staying in-network and using referrals?
PPO
EPO
HMO
Medicaid
Medicare is designed for…
Low-income families
Older adults (65+) and disabled individuals
New parents
Uninsured workers
Medicaid is designed for…
All retired people
Low-income individuals or families
Doctors without insurance
Only children
Which ethical principle means “do no harm”?
Beneficence
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Which ethical principle focuses on a patient’s right to make decisions?
Fidelity
Autonomy
Justice
Sanctity of life
Which term means understanding another person’s feelings?
Sympathy
Empathy
Justice
Harassment
Unwanted sexual comments or advances in the workplace describe…
Bullying
Harassment
Sexual harassment
Tolerance
Virtue-based ethics focuses on…
Following strict laws
Having good character and good habits
Doing whatever is easiest
Doing only what benefits yourself
HIPAA mainly protects…
Hospital funding
Patient privacy and medical information
Employee bonuses
Insurance company profits
