Judicial Reforms in Israel

Judicial Reforms in Israel

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video discusses the protests in Israel against judicial reforms proposed by Prime Minister Netanyahu. The reforms aim to increase political influence over the Supreme Court by altering the selection committee's composition and allowing the legislature to pass laws even if deemed unconstitutional. Despite delays, Netanyahu persists with the reforms, while protests continue.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current composition of the committee responsible for selecting Supreme Court justices in Israel?

5 politicians and 4 legal professionals

4 politicians and 5 legal professionals

6 politicians and 3 legal professionals

3 politicians and 6 legal professionals

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change does Prime Minister Netanyahu propose for the selection committee?

Adding more independent members

Reducing the number of politicians

Increasing the number of legal professionals

Doubling the number of politicians

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would the proposed reforms affect the legislature's power?

It would require more votes to pass laws

It would limit the legislature's power

It would give the Supreme Court more power

It would allow the legislature to pass laws even if unconstitutional

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of the protesters regarding the judicial reforms?

The reforms would increase the power of the legal professionals

The reforms would reduce the number of justices

The reforms would lead to a political Supreme Court

The reforms would increase taxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the public response to the proposed judicial reforms?

Indifference

Mass protests

Approval from the legal community

Widespread support