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What is secondary legislation? How does secondary legislation relate to the Federal Register? (P. 203 in book) correct answers Secondary legislation: Secondary legislation (also called delegated legislation) is the granting of additional law-making powers to another branch of government by an Act o...
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What is secondary legislation? How does secondary legislation relate to the Federal Register? (P.
203 in book) correct answers Secondary legislation: Secondary legislation (also called delegated
legislation) is the granting of additional law-making powers to another branch of government by
an Act or statute. Legally-enforceable regulations under acts and the procedures for
implementing them
Federal register: The Federal Register is the official journal of the federal government of the
United States that announces to the public changes to government requirements, policies, and
guidance. It is published daily except on federal holidays
How these connect: Governing bodies such as the USDA and FDA are responsible for
interpreting the law and provide the detailed regulations or rules that put the policy into effect.
For example, if the federal government published (in the federal register) that all grade school
children on free or reduced meals need to receive a vitamin supplement every day (not that this
would ever happen), then the FDA would have to come up with regulations regarding what type
of vitamins, needed specifications, etc.
Describe the process of a legislative bill becoming law. correct answers In the HOUSE:
1. Bill introduced
2. Referred to committee
3. Subcommittee hearings and mark-up
4. Full committee action
5. Rules committee
6. Action by full chamber
7. Conference committee
8. Sent to Senate for final floor action
9. Sent to president
The House Rules Committee considers all bills reported from policy and fiscal committees and
determines whether, and in what order, to schedule their consideration on the floor of the House
Define receipts or revenue, budget authority, and budget outlays. correct answers Receipts or
revenue: amounts that the government expects to raise through taxes and fees.
Budget authority: amounts that government agencies are allowed to spend in implementing their
programs.
Budget outlays: amounts actually paid out by government agencies.
Distinguish between mandatory spending (entitlements) and discretionary spending in the federal
budget. Provide examples of each type of spending. correct answers Discretionary spending:
, Budget choices that can be made in such areas as defense, energy assistance, nutrition assistance
and education after the mandatory allocations have been made.
Ex: WIC, nutrition programs for seniors
Mandatory spending: Congress provides whatever money is required from year to year to
maintain benefits for eligible people.
Ex: Social security, Medicare, SNAP, agricultural subsidies, and veterans benefits.
The federal FY (fiscal year) 2016 begins on _________ and runs through ________. correct
answers October 1st 2015,
September 30th 2016
Distinguish between authorization and appropriation. correct answers Authorization: a budget
authorization provides agencies and departments with the legal ability to operate, you have the
authority to do it
Appropriation: a budget appropriation is the authority to spend money, you have the money to do
it
What are ways in which a community nutritionist could get involved in policy making? correct
answers - write representatives and legislators regarding bills being voted on, ask them to be
sponsors and cosponsors
- Vote
- Tell people about policies regarding nutrition and encourage them to vote
- Generally advocate for preventative (and other) care
List tips for writing a letter, sending an email, and making telephone calls to your legislator.
correct answers General:
-Get the name right (that you are writing to)
-be formal/professional
-1 page (tops)
-Write about a single issue
-Put in bill # and name
-Explain how legislation will affect your work, organization, community
-Ask direct Qs and request a reply
-Write as an individual rather than member of Academy
-Offer to provide further info
-Follow-up
-Use logical/factual argument (not emotional)
For phone:
-request a written response
-write down points you want to make
For emails:
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