Current Events - January 2025

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What was the primary reason cited by the U.S. government for banning TikTok?

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Concerns over data privacy and national security.

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What did the Supreme Court decide about the TikTok ban on January 17, 2025?

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The Supreme Court upheld the ban

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What is a major argument against the TikTok ban proposed by its supporters?

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It will limit freedom of expression.

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Despite the law being passed and upheld by the Supreme Court, how can TikTok still operate in the U.S. for another 75 days?

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President Trump issued an executive order postponing the ban.

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What power of the Supreme Court is highlighted in the TikTok case? This is when a court checks if a law or action by the government follows the Constitution and can cancel it if it doesn’t.

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judicial review

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__________ are taxes placed on goods that come into a country from another country.

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tariffs

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Tariffs make imported products more _____________, which encourages people to buy products made in their own country.

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expensive

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What is an argument FOR increasing tariffs?

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Protecting USA industries and jobs.

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What is an argument AGAINST increasing tariffs?

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Higher prices for consumers and potential economic slowdown.

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As of January 28, 2025, President Donald Trump has signed 35 ___________. The President has the power to issue these rules or commands, which have the force of law.

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executive orders