Legal Reactions and Supreme Court Decisions

Legal Reactions and Supreme Court Decisions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The transcript discusses a Supreme Court ruling that a sitting president does not have automatic immunity from lawsuits unrelated to official duties. It highlights the case of Paula Jones and the media's role in publicizing personal matters. The narrative also touches on the personal impact on individuals involved and their reluctance in making difficult decisions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Supreme Court decide regarding a sitting president's immunity?

A president is immune from lawsuits for actions before taking office.

A president has no immunity at all.

A president has immunity only for actions related to official duties.

A president is immune from all lawsuits.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was allowed to pursue legal action due to the Supreme Court's decision?

Hillary Clinton

Paula Jones

Monica Lewinsky

Linda Tripp

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tactic was used by opponents to discredit individuals in the case?

Destroying evidence

Bribing witnesses

Collecting and publicizing information

Hiring private investigators

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the woman with a successful business career react to being targeted?

She was outraged.

She ignored the situation.

She publicly apologized.

She moved to another country.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the woman's initial reaction to the suggestion of recording phone conversations?

She had already done it.

She was very reluctant.

She was indifferent.

She was eager to do it.