Asked by Bernardo Waincier on Jun 12, 2024
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The Supreme Court's decision in King v.Burwell (2015) was significant because it
A) dramatically reduced Congress's power to regulate the health care market under the interstate commerce clause.
B) upheld the "individual mandate" provision of the Affordable Care Act.
C) struck down the "individual mandate" provision of the Affordable Care Act.
D) ensured that federal subsidies to help pay for health insurance would be available to residents in all states.
Federal Subsidies
Federal subsidies are financial support and assistance provided by the federal government to organizations, businesses, and individuals in various sectors, including agriculture, health care, and energy, to support public policy objectives.
Interstate Commerce Clause
A provision in the U.S. Constitution granting Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states.
Individual Mandate
A requirement, initially part of the Affordable Care Act, that required individuals to have health insurance or face a penalty, intended to ensure that everyone is covered by health insurance.
- Evaluate the function of the Supreme Court in analyzing laws pertaining to federalism and health care policies.
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Lemperouge LelouchJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Supreme Court's decision in King v. Burwell ensured that federal subsidies to help pay for health insurance would be available to residents in all states. This was a significant decision, as it upheld a key part of the Affordable Care Act and prevented millions of people from losing their healthcare subsidies. It did not have any impact on the power of Congress to regulate the health care market under the interstate commerce clause or on the "individual mandate" provision of the Affordable Care Act.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the function of the Supreme Court in analyzing laws pertaining to federalism and health care policies.