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Question 35 • AP US Government and Politics

Refer to the passage.More so than speeches and slogans ever could, the content of the Affordable Care Act and the Better Care Reconciliation Act, or Obamacare and Trumpcare, reveal the different values of the two parties. It’s hard to imagine a clearer statement of priorities than the competing approaches to health care in the United States.In short, Democrats are focused on trying to maximize the number of people who have decent health insurance, and are willing to accept whatever tax increases and arrangements with health insurers and other private interests are needed to make that happen. They seek the broadest possible availability of health care, whatever the cost and political trade-offs it takes to achieve it.Republicans are focused on trying to minimize taxes, especially on investment income, and keeping federal subsidies for health care to a minimum. They are willing to accept the wrenching consequences that attaining those goals might have for Americans' insurance coverage, betting that lower taxes and smaller government will fuel a more vibrant economy.–The New York Times, June 23, 2017

Answer
A
Republicans and Democrats’ unwillingness to compromise on healthcare reform has led to gridlock and rising healthcare prices.
B
Republicans seek a localized approach to healthcare reform, preferring that states cover the costs, while Democrats prefer a unified federal approach.
C
The issue of healthcare reform has become extremely complicated because Republicans and Democrats have no clear plan to rally behind.
D
Democrats tend to focus on providing health insurance for as many people as possible, while Republicans tend to focus lowering taxes and seeking small government.
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