Which is the basis for any American citizen to feel comfortable expressing an opinion on a political issue?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Amendments to the Constitution, later known as the Bill of Rights, were added after the original Articles of the Constitution were ratified. These amendments protect individuals' rights and freedoms. The Declaration of Independence announced the freedom of America from the British Empire. The Gettysburg Address was a speech given by President Abraham Lincoln following the Civil War.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A bill that has been passed by the legislature goes to the president. The president may sign it, so it becomes law; however, if he neither signs nor vetoes it, the bill becomes law by default.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The Hill-Burton Act authorized federal assistance in construction of hospitals, making hospitals more accessible. However, with the high cost of health care and the decreasing lengths of stay and increasing use of primary care, many hospitals are closing. Because hospitals have closed, they are not further expanding or upgrading facilities.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The law decreased the number of people on welfare and forced many individuals to take low-paying jobs, many of which did not offer health insurance. Many individuals, particularly women and children, subsequently lost Medicaid coverage.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 provides seniors and people living with disabilities some prescription drug benefit coverage, as well as more choices and better benefits. The act did not impose additional restrictions to coverage, approve experimental treatments, or provide efficiency with reimbursement procedures.