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BRWH

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How was education policy affected by the Cold War?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

How is the federal government involved in health care?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Discuss how the Cold War suggested that the United States might not be as strong as the Soviet Union.
2. Discuss how Americans' concerns about lagging behind the Soviets led to curricular reforms that emphasized math and science.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Describe Medicare as health insurance for the elderly.
2. Describe Medicaid as health insurance for the poor and disabled.
3. Describe the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as a federal exchange that helps people shop for health insurance along with subsidies for those who cannot afford it and incentives for businesses to provide it.



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