Daily News Article - March 19, 2012
1. a) When will the challenge to President Obama's Health Care law be heard by the Supreme Court?
b) What is unusual about the time given to argue this case? (see "Background" below the questions for the answer)
2. a) Define arguments, plaintiff and brief as used in the article.
b) Who are the plaintiffs in this case?
3. a) How many seats are available in the courtroom?
b) How are these seats distributed?
4. What is the central issue of the case?
5. Why do so many people want to be there in person?
6. How is one entrepreneur hoping to make money from people who wish to attend the arguments?
7. What are some attorneys doing to try to get into the hearings, or at least hear the hearings live?
CHALLENGE: Read the "Background" below the question twice. Explain what types of cases the Supreme Court hears. Explain the main points that will be argued in the case against the health care law.