Judge Blocks California Law Requiring Candidates To Release Tax Info

Judge Blocks California Law Requiring Candidates To Release Tax Info

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The video discusses a California law requiring presidential candidates to release five years of tax returns to run in state primaries. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law, sparking lawsuits, including one from Donald Trump's team, claiming it's unconstitutional. A judge issued a temporary injunction, stating the law likely violates the Constitution and could set a dangerous precedent. California plans to appeal the decision.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the main requirement of the Presidential Tax, Transparency, and Accountability Act?

Candidates must release five years of tax returns.

Candidates must have a minimum of ten years of political experience.

Candidates must have a net worth of over $1 million.

Candidates must be born in California.

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Who signed the Presidential Tax, Transparency, and Accountability Act into law?

The U.S. Congress

The California Supreme Court

California Governor Gavin Newsom

President Donald Trump

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What is the main argument against the law by President Trump's legal team?

It is unconstitutional for states to add requirements for presidential candidates.

It discriminates against certain political parties.

It is too costly to implement.

It violates the First Amendment.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What did the judge decide regarding the law?

The law should be revised to include more candidates.

The law likely violates the Constitution and federal laws.

The law is irrelevant to the presidential election process.

The law is constitutional and should be enforced.

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What action did the California Secretary of State take after the court's decision?

Requested a public referendum on the law.

Accepted the court's decision without further action.

Announced plans to appeal the decision.

Proposed a new version of the law.