Question

In forming Medicare,

a. President Johnson allowed conservatives to propose a program, knowing it would ensure passage by Congress.
> This is probably not correct because congress was never so easy.


b. President Johnson resisted some Democratic urging to propose a European-style government paid system.
>Democrats will never wish for a european style system.

c. President Johnson first tried to propose a European-style government paid system but was blocked by conservatives.
> Could be possible because LBJ was a Democrat.

d. President Johnson opposed any formation of a government supported system.
>Democrats want Government help.

e. None of these answers is correct.


I can not seem to know what can be the correct and legitimate answer.
I have written a comment about every option. Please tell me I am right or wrong.

Answer 1

Many Democrats in recent years have advocated for a European-style government paid health care.

Check this article and see what you think.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0707/5129.html

Answer 2

Okay after reading this article, A is wrong.
B and C I don't know and ...
D is obviously wrong too..Since medicare IS by the government.

Answer 3

The answer is b.

Answer 4

Hmm. Thank you. So not all democrats favor European style system though right?

Answer 5

Obama and the Democrats attempt to turn the American health care system into a European-style system.

So they are democrats who want to do it the European style. Aha.

Answer 6

Some Democrats favor a single-payer system similar to those in Canada and Europe. However, others don't.

Answer 7

Hmm, why is C not correct either?