Question
In the text, you read this about the healthcare issue during Bill Clinton's presidency: In 1994, some 37 million Americans had no health insurance. Clinton called for a national system of health insurance for almost all Americans. After heated debate, however, Congress defeated the plan. Many Americans worried that it would be too costly and involve the government too deeply in their lives. Question Use the passage to answer the question. Based on this excerpt, which of the following statements is most opposed to Congress’ stance in 1994? (1 point)
Responses The national government has a duty to directly protect individual welfare. The national government has a duty to directly protect individual welfare. The U.S. economy operates on free-market principles. The U.S. economy operates on free-market principles. Bill Clinton's plan for healthcare was too costly. Bill Clinton's plan for healthcare was too costly. New federal healthcare laws should not interfere too deeply in the choices people make.
Responses The national government has a duty to directly protect individual welfare. The national government has a duty to directly protect individual welfare. The U.S. economy operates on free-market principles. The U.S. economy operates on free-market principles. Bill Clinton's plan for healthcare was too costly. Bill Clinton's plan for healthcare was too costly. New federal healthcare laws should not interfere too deeply in the choices people make.
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GPT-4o mini
The statement that is most opposed to Congress’ stance in 1994 is: **The national government has a duty to directly protect individual welfare.**
This statement supports increased government involvement in healthcare, which contrasts with the concerns expressed by Congress and many Americans at the time about the costs and the extent of government involvement in their lives.
This statement supports increased government involvement in healthcare, which contrasts with the concerns expressed by Congress and many Americans at the time about the costs and the extent of government involvement in their lives.