In National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius (2012), the Supreme ruled that states do not have to expand their Medicaid coverage because
A) the provision violates the Constitution by impermissibly threatening states with a loss of existing federal funding for a program.
B) health care is purely a state issue.
C) health care is purely a federal issue.
D) the provision violates the Constitution by not requiring more state funding for the program.
E) the provision created a tax that is not permissible.
A
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a. The ability to convince the judge and jury. b. The burden of proof of guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." c. Absolute certainty by the majority of witnesses of the defendant's guilt. d. The preponderance of evidence that there is obvious guilt.
Which of the following statements demonstrates the belief that compromise with the other party in the legislature is a form of betrayal?
A) The minority party should not oppose majority-party measures. B) The independent voters are likely to increase in number over the years. C) The realignment process is often replaced by the dealignment process. D) The two-party system should be promoted in the United States. E) The minority party should not attempt to improve legislation proposed by the majority.