Supreme Court Rejects President Trump's Claims Of Complete Immunity

Supreme Court Rejects President Trump's Claims Of Complete Immunity

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History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump cannot keep his financial records secret, issuing two decisions related to congressional and grand jury subpoenas. The court emphasized the need for balance in congressional subpoenas and rejected Trump's claim of immunity from criminal subpoenas. The cases will return to lower courts for further consideration. The outcome may affect the release of Trump's financial records, with potential political implications before the November election.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's stance on President Trump's ability to keep his financial records secret?

He can disclose them only after leaving office.

He cannot unilaterally keep them secret.

He must disclose them to the public immediately.

He can keep them completely secret.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern of the Supreme Court regarding the congressional subpoenas?

They were already fulfilled.

They were not legally binding.

They might impede Congress's responsibilities.

They were too narrow in scope.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Chief Justice John Roberts say about the President's immunity from subpoenas?

The President is subject to subpoenas like any other citizen.

The President can choose which subpoenas to respond to.

The President is completely immune.

The President is immune only from civil subpoenas.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential outcome of the New York case regarding Trump's financial records?

The records will remain secret indefinitely.

The records will be destroyed.

The records will be made public immediately.

The records will be reviewed by a grand jury.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are House Democrats expected to do with the documents if they become available?

Use them for internal review only.

Push for public disclosure before the election.

Submit them to the Supreme Court for further analysis.

Keep them confidential.