Obamacare Survives Third Supreme Court Challenge

The Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in a 7-2 ruling, marking a significant victory for Democrats. President Biden celebrated the decision, referencing his 2010 comment on the ACA's importance. The court found that conservative plaintiffs were not harmed by the ACA's insurance mandate, as the penalty had been reduced to zero. Justice Breyer emphasized the need for plaintiffs to show personal injury to have standing. Democrats hailed the ruling as a final victory for the ACA, while Republicans acknowledged the challenge of overturning it in court and called for legislative improvements to healthcare.

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Affordable Care Act?

• The ACA was partially upheld.

• The ACA was overturned.

• The ACA was sent back to lower courts.

• The ACA was upheld.

Why did the Supreme Court reject the conservative plaintiffs' challenge to the ACA?

• The ACA was deemed unconstitutional.

• The plaintiffs withdrew their case.

• The penalty for not having insurance was increased.

• The plaintiffs were not directly harmed by the ACA.

What did Justice Stephen Breyer emphasize in the court's opinion?

• The ACA is unconstitutional.

• Plaintiffs must show personal injury to have standing.

• The penalty for not having insurance should be reinstated.

• The ACA should be revised by Congress.

How did Democrats react to the Supreme Court's ruling on the ACA?

• They called for a repeal of the ACA.

• They viewed it as a temporary victory.

• They considered it the final victory for the ACA.

• They were disappointed with the ruling.

What did Republicans propose following the Supreme Court's decision?

• To work on legislation to improve healthcare.

• To accept the ACA as it is.

• To increase the penalty for not having insurance.

• To challenge the ACA again in court.