Supreme Court Rejects Texas Bid To Overturn Election Results

Supreme Court Rejects Texas Bid To Overturn Election Results

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The Supreme Court dismissed a Texas lawsuit challenging the election results in states won by Joe Biden, marking a significant legal defeat for President Trump and his supporters. The lawsuit, backed by over 100 Republican House members and 17 state attorneys general, claimed mail voting expansions were unconstitutional. The court found Texas lacked substantial legal interests to challenge other states' election processes. Justices Alito and Thomas believed the case should be heard but wouldn't overturn Biden's votes. The decision was criticized by Trump and some Republicans, with calls for secession from the Texas GOP chairman.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason the Supreme Court dismissed the Texas lawsuit?

The court wanted to set aside Biden's electoral votes.

Texas lacked substantial legal interests to challenge other states.

The court found evidence of voter fraud.

Texas provided substantial legal interests.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states were targeted by the Texas lawsuit for their mail voting expansion?

California, New York, Florida, and Ohio

Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee

Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado

Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Justices Alito and Thomas view the Texas lawsuit?

They wanted to set aside Biden's electoral votes.

They dismissed the case without any comments.

They fully supported the Texas lawsuit.

They believed the court should have heard the case but not set aside Biden's votes.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Trump's reaction to the Supreme Court's decision?

He praised the decision as fair.

He accepted the decision and conceded.

He criticized the decision on Twitter.

He ignored the decision completely.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Texas Republican Party chairman suggest after the Supreme Court's decision?

To support Biden's presidency.

To file another lawsuit.

To form a union of states that abide by the Constitution.

To accept the election results.