Billionaires, Big Businesses Sign Letter Against Voting Restrictions

Billionaires, Big Businesses Sign Letter Against Voting Restrictions

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The transcript discusses the opposition of major corporations and billionaires to Republican efforts to change voting laws. Companies like Google, Amazon, and Starbucks, along with billionaires such as Warren Buffett and Michael Bloomberg, have signed a letter published in major newspapers to express their disapproval. Despite this, many of these signatories continue to donate to Republican campaigns, and it remains uncertain if they will cease contributions to politicians supporting voting restrictions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major companies signed a letter opposing changes to voting laws?

Google, Amazon, and Starbucks

Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook

Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and McDonald's

Tesla, SpaceX, and Netflix

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which billionaires were mentioned as signatories of the letter against voting law changes?

Larry Page and Sergey Brin

Warren Buffett and Michael Bloomberg

Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable characteristic of many signatories of the letter opposing voting law changes?

They are all Democrats.

They regularly donate to Republican campaigns.

They are all tech industry leaders.

They have never been involved in politics.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What uncertainty is highlighted regarding the future actions of the letter's signatories?

Whether they will run for political office

Whether they will continue to support voting restrictions

Whether they will stop donating to politicians supporting voting restrictions

Whether they will switch political parties

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the letter signed by businesses and billionaires?

To endorse a political candidate

To promote new business regulations

To oppose changes to voting laws

To support new voting laws