House Allowed Access To Entire Mueller Report, Appeals Court Rules

House Allowed Access To Entire Mueller Report, Appeals Court Rules

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The DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the House should access the full findings of Robert Mueller's report, criticizing the DOJ's reasoning for withholding it. The court emphasized that it cannot micromanage House investigations into President Trump. House Democrats seek the grand jury information for an obstruction of justice investigation. Appeals are expected, potentially reaching the Supreme Court.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the DC Circuit Court of Appeals decide regarding the House's access to Mueller's report?

The House should only have access to non-confidential information.

The House should have access to a summary of the report.

The House should have access to the full findings.

The House should have no access to the report.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Department of Justice criticized for in relation to the Mueller report?

For releasing too much information to the public.

For not conducting a thorough investigation.

For collaborating with foreign entities.

For their legal reasoning to keep the report from the House.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the judges say about the courts' role in House investigations?

Courts should oversee all political investigations.

Courts should only manage investigations related to foreign affairs.

Courts should not micromanage House investigations.

Courts should micromanage all investigations.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential next step for the case involving the Mueller report?

It could be dismissed entirely.

It could be sent to a lower court.

It could be resolved through a public referendum.

It could end up before the Supreme Court.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do House Democrats want access to the grand jury information?

To publish the information in a public report.

To share it with international allies.

To investigate potential obstruction of justice.

To use it in upcoming elections.