The Affordable Care Act of 2010 Is a Recent Example

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Essay

The Affordable Care Act of 2010 is a recent example of how sharp political disagreements often center on questions of federalism.Describe the position of those opposed to the Affordable Care Act.On what grounds do they see the law as unconstitutional? How do defenders of the law respond? Which argument seems more persuasive and why?

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Definitions:

Favorite Aunt

A term often used to describe an aunt with whom one shares a close and favorable relationship, exceeding typical familial bonds.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of stimulation required to detect a particular stimulus 50% of the time.

Stimulus

A stimulus is something that causes a response or reaction in an organism or in any of its parts.

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, also known as the threshold of sensation.