Supreme Court Justice Thomas failed to disclose 3 trips on billionaire's private jet

Supreme Court Justice Thomas failed to disclose 3 trips on billionaire's private jet

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The transcript reveals that Justice Thomas did not disclose three trips on a private jet owned by Texas businessman Harlan Crow. These trips included destinations like Montana, Northern California, and Savannah, Georgia. Democratic lawmakers argue that this highlights the need for an enforceable ethics code and greater transparency in the High Court. The court is under scrutiny due to reports of justices receiving lavish gifts and travel from influential billionaires.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which businessman was associated with the undisclosed trips taken by Thomas?

Warren Buffet

Jeff Bezos

Harlan Crow

Elon Musk

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a destination of Thomas's undisclosed trips?

Northern California

Savannah, Georgia

New York

Montana

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Democratic lawmakers suggest was needed for the High Court?

Increased funding

Longer terms for justices

An enforceable ethics code

More judges

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the court come under scrutiny for?

Budget overruns

Delays in case hearings

Hiring practices

Receiving lavish gifts and travel

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the reported benefactors of the justices' gifts and travel?

Local businesses

Politically influential billionaires

International organizations

Government agencies

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