Supreme Court Restores Alabama Congressional Map

Supreme Court Restores Alabama Congressional Map

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The video discusses Alabama's new redistricting plan and the Supreme Court's decision to grant a stay on a lower court ruling, allowing Alabama to use its Republican-drawn map for the upcoming election. The discussion includes the implications of this decision, the role of the Voting Rights Act, and the process of replacing Justice Breyer, who is stepping down.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding Alabama's redistricting plan?

They allowed the plan to proceed without ruling on the merits.

They blocked the plan entirely.

They postponed the decision indefinitely.

They ruled on the merits of the plan.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main argument Alabama presents regarding the redistricting plan?

They assert the plan is a constitutional issue.

They believe the plan violates the Voting Rights Act.

They argue that race was not considered in the process.

They claim the plan is based on racial considerations.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary concern of the dissenting justices regarding the redistricting plan?

They think it supports the Voting Rights Act.

They feel it is a fair representation of Alabama's demographics.

They believe it is a prejudgment by the court.

They argue it is a constitutional issue.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the timeline for Justice Breyer's replacement process?

The replacement will be named by the end of February.

The replacement will be named by the end of June.

The replacement process will start in March.

The replacement will be confirmed by the end of the year.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for confirming Justice Breyer's replacement?

The Supreme Court

The President alone

The House of Representatives

The Senate