Supreme Court Backs Partisan Voting Maps, Puts Census Citizenship Question on Hold

The video discusses two major Supreme Court decisions. The first decision, in a 5-4 ruling, determined that partisan gerrymandering claims are political issues beyond the reach of federal courts. Chief Justice John Roberts stated that the court should not intervene in such political matters. The second decision involved the proposed addition of a citizenship question to the U.S. Census. The Supreme Court found the administration's justification for the question inadequate and sent the issue back to the Commerce Department for further explanation.

What was the Supreme Court's stance on challenging voting maps as being too partisan?

• They allowed challenges based on partisanship.

• They provided clear standards for challenges.

• They struck down several partisan maps.

• They ruled it as a political issue, not for the court.

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the citizenship question in the Census?

• They banned the question permanently.

• They allowed it without any conditions.

• They criticized the justification and sent it back.

• They approved it with the current justification.

Why did the Supreme Court find the justification for the citizenship question inadequate?

• It was based on outdated data.

• It was not submitted on time.

• It was seen as pretextual and not supported by evidence.

• It was too complex to understand.

Who was determined to add the citizenship question to the Census?

• The Chief Justice

• The Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross

• The President

• The Attorney General

What was the role of the Justice Department in the citizenship question issue?

• They remained neutral on the issue.

• They provided alternative questions for consideration.

• They supported it to help enforce the Voting Rights Act.

• They opposed the addition of the question.