It's Time to Stand Up for U.S. Democracy, N.Y. AG Says

It's Time to Stand Up for U.S. Democracy, N.Y. AG Says

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Business, Social Studies

University

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The transcript covers the achievements of the first Black American woman AG in New York, focusing on lawsuits against the Trump administration, policy reversals, and defending the Constitution. It discusses the role of state attorney generals, ongoing investigations against big tech, and financial impropriety in the Trump Organization. The AG also addresses voter suppression and USPS issues, emphasizing the importance of democracy and the rule of law.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant role did the Attorney General of New York play in 2018 and 2020?

Reversing policies of the Obama administration

Becoming the first woman to lead the NRA

Challenging the Trump administration's policies

Leading the Census Bureau

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the role of the Attorney General crucial when other branches of government are not functioning?

They can veto congressional decisions

They can appoint judges

They can defend the Constitution and rule of law

They can create new laws

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of the bipartisan investigations led by state attorneys general?

Education system

Healthcare reforms

Big tech companies like Google and Facebook

Environmental policies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Attorney General view the collaboration among state attorneys general?

As a model for Congress to follow

As a way to increase political influence

As unnecessary and redundant

As a hindrance to individual state policies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the investigation into the Trump Organization?

Testimony by Michael Cohen

A lawsuit by the NRA

A book by John F. Kennedy

A report by the FTC

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key concern regarding the United States Postal Service?

Its impact on environmental policies

Its funding and operations during elections

Its role in the education system

Its involvement in healthcare reforms

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Attorney General's stance on the right to vote?

It should be restricted to certain groups

It is a fundamental part of democracy that must be protected

It should be decided by the federal government

It is not a priority for the Attorney General