Georgia's Controversial Voting Law Explained: Why Trump's Really Angry About Georgia - TLDR News

Georgia's Controversial Voting Law Explained: Why Trump's Really Angry About Georgia - TLDR News

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Social Studies, Business

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses Georgia's new voting rights bill, which introduces significant changes to voting procedures, including restrictions on drop boxes and absentee voting. The bill has sparked controversy, with claims it could suppress minority voter turnout. It has led to boycotts by organizations like Major League Baseball, drawing mixed reactions from political figures and corporations. The video also revisits the 2020 election fraud claims and examines the broader implications of the bill on future elections.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons for the controversy surrounding the Georgia voting rights bill?

It banned all forms of absentee voting.

It increased taxes significantly.

It changed the way voting works in the state.

It reduced the number of polling stations.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which provision of the Georgia voting rights bill is most infamous?

Eliminating all drop boxes.

Requiring voters to pay a fee to vote.

Allowing voting only on weekends.

Banning the distribution of food and water to voters in line.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the bill change the rules regarding drop boxes?

Increased the number of drop boxes available.

Restricted drop boxes to government buildings and early voting locations.

Eliminated the use of drop boxes entirely.

Allowed drop boxes to be placed anywhere.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change did the bill make to the state election board?

It allowed the Secretary of State to appoint all members.

It required all members to be from the same political party.

It eliminated the board entirely.

It removed the Secretary of State as chairperson.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What power does the bill give to the state election board regarding county election officials?

The power to appoint county officials permanently.

The ability to suspend and temporarily replace county election officials.

The authority to increase the salaries of county officials.

The right to eliminate county election offices.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major concern of voting rights activists regarding the bill?

It would make voting easier for everyone.

It would disproportionately affect minority voters.

It would reduce the cost of running elections.

It would increase voter turnout among minorities.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Major League Baseball respond to the Georgia voting rights bill?

By supporting the bill publicly.

By pulling events from the state.

By increasing sponsorship in Georgia.

By remaining neutral on the issue.