In the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, every American is required to purchase health insurance or face a tax penalty of up to 2.5 percent of his or her household income. What is the name for this provision?

Which of the following is an ethical check that should be employed in a study with human participants?

A) The design is sufficient to provide valuable information. B) Only fit and coherent participants are used. C) Additional knowledge is gained despite ethical difficulties. D) The research follows the tradition of early philosophers and scientists.

In the twentieth century, the government expanded its role in protecting workers. Which of the following statements is NOT true about this expansion?

a. It included the establishment of minimum standards for unemployment insurance and insurance against workplace injuries, although these benefits and eligibility requirements vary dramatically by state. b. These programs for workers are primarily distributive in nature. c. It included expanded regulation of pension systems. d. The United States offers fewer guarantees to its workers than do other advanced democracies. e. These protections receive less public support than do programs to assist the poor.