Which of the following is true of the Affordable Care Act,colloquially known as Obamacare?
A)It creates a new government-run health insurance policy.
B)It provides universal coverage to all Americans.
C)It creates new legal protections for doctors against medical malpractice lawsuits.
D)It requires Americans who are not covered to buy health insurance or pay a penalty.

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The Affordable Care Act requires Americans who are not covered to buy health insurance or pay a penalty. This is also known as the individual mandate. A new government-run health insurance policy is not created under the ACA, and while it expands coverage to more Americans, it does not provide universal coverage. Finally, the ACA does not create new legal protections for doctors against medical malpractice lawsuits.

Which of the Following Is True of the Affordable Care