Which of the Following Provides One Explanation for Why Medicare

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides one explanation for why Medicare costs have risen in recent years?

• A) People live longer today than they did in the past.
• B) People rely on their own private insurance to supplement Medicare.
• C) Most people on Medicare also receive Medicaid benefits.
• D) Doctors charge less for many services than they did in the past.

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Judicial Review

The power of courts to assess whether a law, policy, or executive action is in accord with the constitution or law.

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Appellate Court

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