Study Guide

What was the outcome of the King v. Burwell Supreme Court ruling on June 25, 2015?

• The Supreme Court ruled that federal subsidies for health insurance could be provided in states that did not set up their own exchanges.

• The Supreme Court ruled that only states with their own exchanges could receive federal subsidies for health insurance.

• The Supreme Court declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.

• The Supreme Court did not make a ruling on the case.

Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the federal government's authority to regulate interstate commerce under the Commerce Clause in 1842?

• Gibbons v. Ogden

• Marbury v. Madison

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

• Plessy v. Ferguson

What principle was established by the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court case?

• Judicial Review

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

The Plessy v. Ferguson case upheld which doctrine?

• The doctrine of 'separate but equal'.

• The doctrine of 'judicial review'.

• The doctrine of 'manifest destiny'.

• The doctrine of 'popular sovereignty'.

The purpose of the National Health Service Corps is to:

• provide healthcare to underserved communities

• conduct medical research

• regulate healthcare policies

• train medical students

What was the significance of the June 2012 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the Affordable Care Act?

• It declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.

• It upheld the Affordable Care Act as constitutional.

• It postponed the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

• It limited the scope of the Affordable Care Act.

The focus of the National Organization for Rare Disorders is:

• Researching common diseases

• Supporting individuals with rare diseases

• Developing new medications

• Promoting healthy lifestyles

What services does the National Organization for Veterans Advocates provide?

• Legal representation for veterans

• Healthcare services for veterans

• Financial aid for veterans

• Educational programs for veterans

What is the role of Navigators in the healthcare marketplace?

• To provide medical treatment to patients

• To assist consumers in understanding and enrolling in health insurance plans

• To diagnose and treat illnesses

• To manage hospital operations

List the three goals of the Affordable Care Act of 2010.

• To increase health insurance quality and affordability, lower the uninsured rate, and reduce the costs of healthcare.

• To provide free healthcare to all citizens, eliminate private insurance, and nationalize hospitals.

• To increase taxes on healthcare providers, reduce healthcare services, and limit patient choices.

• To privatize healthcare, increase insurance premiums, and reduce government involvement.