Georgia Sued For Third Time Over New Voting Law

Georgia Sued For Third Time Over New Voting Law

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The transcript discusses a new voting law in Georgia, supported by Republicans, which strengthens voter ID requirements and limits ballot drop boxes. The ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, and NAACP have filed a lawsuit claiming the law is discriminatory. Some groups have called for boycotts, while Georgia's governor criticizes these actions, arguing they harm local businesses. Democratic senators argue the law suppresses voter turnout.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What organizations filed a lawsuit against the new voting law?

Greenpeace, WWF, and PETA

ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, and NAACP

FBI, CIA, and NSA

UNICEF, WHO, and Red Cross

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the new voting law change regarding absentee ballots?

It allows absentee ballots to be submitted online

It extends the deadline for absentee ballot submission

It strengthens voter ID requirements for absentee ballots

It eliminates absentee ballots entirely

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action have some groups called for in response to the new law?

Petitions to support the law

Increased voter registration drives

Boycotts of businesses and events

Celebrations of the new law

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the governor's stance on the boycotts?

He is indifferent to the boycotts

He supports the boycotts

He believes the boycotts are justified

He criticizes the boycotts as harmful to Georgians

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the state's Democratic senators believe about the new law?

It will increase voter turnout

It will make voting more accessible

It will suppress voter turnout

It will have no effect on voter turnout