CLEAN : US Supreme Court gives major victory

CLEAN : US Supreme Court gives major victory

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Social Studies, Religious Studies, Moral Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the personal impact of DOMA on a family, highlighting the uncertainty it brought. A Supreme Court ruling changes this, leading to a marriage proposal. The ruling on Proposition 8 is seen as a step towards equality, emphasizing that laws should not be based on bias. The speaker shares personal beliefs, supporting civil unions and critiquing judicial activism.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue faced by the speaker due to DOMA?

Problems with property ownership

Difficulty in sponsoring a partner for a green card

Inability to travel to France

Challenges in adopting a child

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe the Supreme Court's ruling on Proposition 8 signifies?

A move towards equality under the law

An end to all forms of bias

A change in immigration policies

A step towards economic growth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the speaker get involved with Proposition 8?

To promote economic policies

To oppose judicial activism

To advocate for environmental laws

To support traditional marriage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on civil unions?

They should be abolished

They should be supported

They should be limited to certain states

They are unnecessary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the speaker believe the judiciary should play?

To ensure laws are applied equally

To create laws from the bench

To focus on economic issues

To support only traditional values