Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare In 7-2 Decision

Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare In 7-2 Decision

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The video discusses the Supreme Court's decision to reject a Republican challenge to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The court ruled 7-2 against the challenge, stating the plaintiffs lacked legal standing. This decision allows millions to retain their health insurance under the law. Justices Alito and Gorsuch dissented, while Trump's other nominees, Kavanaugh and Barrett, supported the majority decision. The video also highlights the ongoing Republican efforts to overturn Obama's significant domestic policy, which the court has consistently rejected.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Republican challenge to the Affordable Care Act?

They upheld the challenge.

They dismissed the challenge.

They postponed the decision.

They sent it back to a lower court.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason the Supreme Court dismissed the challenge to the Affordable Care Act?

The plaintiffs lacked legal standing.

The challenge was not filed correctly.

The law was unconstitutional.

The law was outdated.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many justices dissented in the decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act?

One

Three

Four

Two

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which justice, appointed by former President Trump, dissented in the decision?

Justice Brett Kavanaugh

Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Justice Neil Gorsuch

Justice Samuel Alito

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of Trump's appointees joined the majority decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act?

Justice Clarence Thomas

Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Justice Neil Gorsuch

Justice Samuel Alito