Editors’ note: The College Democrats and College Republicans participated in a public policy debate Monday in the O’Shaughnessy Educational Center auditorium. The discussion topics included the economy, budget, health care, defense, energy and the environment. TommieMedia moderated the event and will present clips of the debate throughout the week.

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Video by Michael Ewen, chief video editor, and Theresa Malloy, assignment editor

Twenty-six states have filed a lawsuit against the president’s health-care legislation.

Debaters answered the question: With recent court rulings, do you believe a government-dominated, universal health-care system is constitutional? Why or why not?