The Supreme Court justices determined that the individual mandate found in the Affordable
Care Act was

A) unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
B) constitutional under the commerce clause of Article I.
C) constitutional under Congress's power to tax.
D) constitutional under the Third Amendment.

Commerce Clause

A provision in the United States Constitution that grants Congress the power to regulate trade between the states, with foreign nations, and among Indian tribes.

Power to Tax

The authority granted to government entities to impose levies on individuals and corporations to fund public services and initiatives.

Individual Mandate

A requirement that individuals must have health insurance coverage or face penalties, as outlined in the Affordable Care Act.