Newsy Investigates: Who’s Behind Push For Stricter Voting Rules?

Newsy Investigates: Who’s Behind Push For Stricter Voting Rules?

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The video discusses efforts by conservative groups to tighten voting rules in 43 states, focusing on the Opportunity Solutions Project's lobbying for stricter election laws. It highlights specific legislation in Iowa and Georgia, motivations behind these efforts, and the funding sources. The video also covers opposition from groups like the ACLU and NAACP, emphasizing the debate over voting rights and election integrity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Opportunity Solutions Project as discussed in the video?

To reduce the number of absentee ballots

To tighten voting rules and restore election confidence

To make voting more accessible

To increase early voting days

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state recently passed a bill reducing early voting days, as mentioned in the video?

Iowa

Pennsylvania

Georgia

Texas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key concern regarding the financial backing of the Opportunity Solutions Project?

The amount of money received

The use of funds for non-political activities

The involvement of international donors

The lack of transparency about donors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organizations are mentioned as opposing stricter voting laws?

Opportunity Solutions Project and Foundation for Government Accountability

AARP, ACLU, and NAACP

RNC and Election Transparency Initiative

Texas Representative JC Gittens

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do outside groups play in the legislative process, according to the video?

They directly draft the bills

They provide feedback and influence

They have no involvement

They only fund the campaigns