Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Drops Mask Lawsuit Against Atlanta

The video discusses a lawsuit filed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp against the city of Atlanta and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over a mask mandate. Kemp argued that local governments couldn't impose measures more or less restrictive than state orders, which encouraged but did not require masks. Despite Kemp's efforts to block local mandates, cities like Atlanta implemented them. Kemp, a Republican, accused Bottoms, a Democrat, of overstepping her authority. He later dropped the lawsuit, opting to address concerns through an executive order. Mayor Bottoms emphasized her goal of saving lives during the pandemic.

What was the main reason Governor Kemp filed a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta?

• To promote mask-wearing in schools

• To challenge local mask mandates

• To enforce a statewide mask mandate

• To support Mayor Bottoms' mask mandate

What was Kemp's argument regarding local government measures?

• They should be less restrictive than state orders

• They should align with state orders

• They should be more restrictive than state orders

• They should be decided by local authorities

Why did Kemp decide to drop the lawsuit against Mayor Bottoms?

• He planned to address the issue via executive order

• The lawsuit was ruled in his favor

• The mayor agreed to a settlement

• The mask mandate was lifted

What political parties do Kemp and Bottoms belong to?

• Kemp is a Republican, Bottoms is a Democrat

• Kemp is a Democrat, Bottoms is a Republican

• Both are Democrats

• Both are Republicans

What was Mayor Bottoms' primary goal during the pandemic?

• To promote economic growth

• To oppose state orders

• To save lives

• To enforce strict lockdowns