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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Obama Presidency

Question 1 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

Which provision of the healthcare act was particularly controversial?

Answer
A
creating tax credits for small businesses
B
requiring mandatory health insurance for all Americans
C
establishing protections for preexisting conditions
D
improving coverage for uninsured citizens

Explanation

The requirement that most Americans obtain health insurance, often called the individual mandate, was especially controversial because it required people to buy coverage or face a penalty. The other provisions, such as tax credits for small businesses and protections for people with preexisting conditions, were generally less disputed.

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