On which of the following clauses did President Obama and Democratic leaders base the Affordable Care Act?

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is based on the commerce clause, which gives the federal government the power to regulate commerce among the states. The ACA aims to regulate the healthcare industry, which is considered a part of interstate commerce. This is the basis for the individual mandate, which requires individuals to purchase health insurance or face a penalty. The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the ACA in 2012, ruling that the individual mandate was a valid exercise of Congress's power under the commerce clause.

On Which of the Following Clauses Did President Obama and Democratic