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The Trump administration has filed a legal brief with the Supreme Court challenging the Affordable Care Act's constitutionality, supported by Texas and other states. Meanwhile, the US has hit a record high in COVID-19 cases, with over 40,000 new diagnoses reported in a single day. Hospitalizations are increasing in states like Texas, California, and Arizona. In response, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered bars to close and restricted large gatherings. The CDC warns that actual COVID-19 case numbers may be higher than reported.

What is the main reason the Trump administration is supporting the lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act?

• The Affordable Care Act is too expensive.

• The individual mandate tax penalty was removed.

• The law was not passed by Congress.

• The Supreme Court has already ruled against it.

Which university reported the record high of new COVID-19 diagnoses in the United States?

• Stanford University

• Yale University

• Johns Hopkins University

• Harvard University

Which states are experiencing a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations?

• New York, Florida, and Illinois

• Texas, California, and Arizona

• Nevada, Oregon, and Washington

• Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi

What action did Texas Governor Greg Abbott take in response to rising COVID-19 cases?

• He imposed a statewide curfew.

• He issued an order to close bars and limit gatherings.

• He closed all schools indefinitely.

• He mandated mask-wearing in public.

What did the CDC director suggest about the reported COVID-19 case numbers?

• They are likely overestimated.

• They are likely underestimated.

• They are accurate.

• They are irrelevant.