In 2012, the supreme court ruled that requiring people to buy health insurance is an abuse of government power. an invasion of individual privacy. an acceptable use of the commerce clause. an acceptable use of the power to tax.

an acceptable use of the power to tax.

legislative branch:

one of the three branches of government divided between the senate and the house of representatives.

- creates or makes laws

- power to override a veto

executive branch:

one of the three branches of government, headed by the president.

- enforces or carries out laws

- power to veto a bill sent to it by congress

judicial branch:

one of the three branches of government, headed by the chief justice of the supreme court.

- interprets laws

- power to declare laws or actions by the government unconstitutional