One notable difference between the passage of Medicare (1965) and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) was the lack of ______.
A. bipartisan support for the 2010 Act
B. bipartisan support for the 1965 Act
C. media coverage given to the 2010 Act
D. media coverage given to the 1965 Act
D. support by Democrats for the 2010 Act
I think it is B, or C. Can't seem to find an answer in my book. Can someone please help? Thanks
Remember, you're looking for the LACK of --
Neither B nor C is correct. Medicare had bipartisan support.
Thank you Ms Sue! My goodness! I read that question a million times, and somehow missed the "lack of" In this case, I think it will be A.
Thanks
The notable difference between the passage of Medicare (1965) and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) was the lack of bipartisan support for the 2010 Act (option A). Unlike Medicare, which received bipartisan support and was passed with overwhelming support from both Democrats and Republicans, the Affordable Care Act was highly polarizing and passed with little to no support from Republicans.
To determine the correct answer, we can review historical information about the passage of Medicare in 1965 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010.
Regarding bipartisan support, Medicare had relatively broad bipartisan support when it was passed in 1965. It received votes from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress and ultimately had wide support across party lines.
On the other hand, the ACA passed in 2010 without much bipartisan support. It was primarily supported by Democrats, while Republicans generally opposed it. This lack of bipartisan support was notable during the passage of the ACA, making option A the correct answer.
To verify this information, you can review reputable news sources or consult academic or historical texts that describe the legislative process for both Medicare and the ACA. Additionally, you can refer to specific sections of each law, congressional voting records, or statements from lawmakers to gain more insight into the level of bipartisanship for both bills.