Trump's recent executive orders are facing new lawsuits

Trump's recent executive orders are facing new lawsuits

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The video discusses President Trump's recent executive actions and the legal challenges they face. It highlights the Lake and Riley Act, the repeal of birthright citizenship, the federal grant freeze, and the ban on transgender service members. Legal experts predict these issues may reach the Supreme Court. The Trump administration is prepared to defend its actions, with upcoming hearings scheduled for some of the blocked orders.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a common response to President Trump's swift actions?

Support from all state attorneys general

Immediate implementation without any challenges

Unanimous approval from Congress

Legal challenges from nonprofit groups and state attorneys general

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Lake and Riley Act about?

Banning transgender individuals from military service

Freezing federal grants for unauthorized immigrants

Providing citizenship to all children born on US soil

Detaining unauthorized immigrants accused of theft or violent crimes before conviction

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which constitutional amendment is cited in the legal challenge against the repeal of birthright citizenship?

Second Amendment

Fourteenth Amendment

First Amendment

Tenth Amendment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of Trump's attempt to ban transgender service members?

It was reversed by former President Joe Biden

It led to a lawsuit filed by six transgender service members

It was supported by all military branches

It was implemented without any legal challenges

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is a common strategy for presidents when facing legal challenges to their executive orders?

Seeking approval from Congress

Preparing for legal pushbacks and defending their positions

Issuing more executive orders

Ignoring the judiciary