Answer to Question 1
ANS: C
The executive branch of federal and state governments is responsible for execution of laws passed. The legislative branch is responsible for passing laws. The judicial branch of government determines if rights are being upheld. Local governments are not considered a branch of the government.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: B
Health care in the past was controlled by physicians, because they provided the care. Health care in the present is controlled by third party payers, because they finance the care. Health care is provided by nurses, but patient care requires a team of health care workers to assist the patient. The patient is part of the team, but they do not dictate the health care. The patient works with the physician to bring about a good outcome.