Author Question: Why was the Supreme Court decision in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius (2012) ... (Read 37 times)

londonang · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Why was the Supreme Court decision in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius (2012) not considered a victory for federal authority?

a. It overturned the health insurance mandate.
b. It ruled as unconstitutional the requirement that states expand Medicaid programs.
c. It ruled Congress's power to fine citizens who refuse to purchase health care unconstitutional.
d. It overturned the earlier decision that expanded federal power in Citizens United v. FEC (2010).

Question 2

The path by which a bill becomes a law faces so many obstacles that few bills survive; only about __________ percent of all bills that are introduced are enacted.

a. 6
b. 10
c. 12
d. 20