White House To Ask High Court To Overturn Census Decision

White House To Ask High Court To Overturn Census Decision

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The video discusses a court decision requiring the census to include undocumented immigrants, which President Trump opposed by ordering their exclusion. A panel ruled this exclusion violates federal laws. The census count affects state representation, and excluding undocumented immigrants could cost states like California, Texas, and Florida a House seat. The pandemic delayed the count, and the White House initially sought more time but later reversed its stance, appealing the decision while preparing to exclude undocumented immigrants.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Trump's directive regarding undocumented immigrants and the census?

To include them in the census count

To exclude them from the census count

To count them separately

To delay the census indefinitely

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the 3-judge panel conclude about excluding undocumented immigrants from the census?

It would have no impact

It would be beneficial for some states

It would violate federal laws

It would be unconstitutional

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states would potentially lose House seats if undocumented immigrants were not counted?

Washington, Oregon, and Colorado

Nevada, Arizona, and Georgia

California, Texas, and Florida

New York, Illinois, and Ohio

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the pandemic affect the census count?

It accelerated the process

It made the count more accurate

It had no effect

It delayed the count

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the White House's stance on the lower court's decision regarding the census?

It argued the decision didn't stop preparations to exclude undocumented immigrants

It decided to ignore the decision

It believed the decision was irrelevant

It fully agreed with the decision