How Does the Consideration and Approval of the Patient Protection

question 21

Essay

How does the consideration and approval of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act typify the activities of the modern Congress?

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Definitions:

Public Health

The discipline and application of safeguarding and enhancing a community's health through preventive healthcare, education on health matters, management of infectious diseases, implementation of hygiene practices, and surveillance of environmental risks.

Grand Juries

A group of citizens tasked with determining whether there is enough evidence to indict a suspect and proceed to trial.

Guilt

A feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, etc., whether real or imagined.

Probable Cause

Any essential element and/or standard by which a lawful officer may make a valid arrest, conduct a personal or property search, or obtain a warrant.