The federal government obtains its authority to be involved in health care from the
a. Legislation that was passed giving the federal government that privilege.
b. Regulation of interstate commerce and its responsibility to provide for the general welfare.
c. Constitution, specifically allocating authority for health care to the federal government.
d. States requesting the federal government, because of its taxing ability, to accept that responsibility.
ANS: B
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