Understanding Legal Language Redefinitions

Understanding Legal Language Redefinitions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical act did Trump use to justify deportations of Venezuelans?

The Patriot Act of 2001

The Secure Fence Act of 2006

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

The Alien Enemies Act of 1798

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which year was the law passed that Trump uses to justify his tariffs?

1987

2007

1977

1997

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must a threat be in order for the 1977 law to apply?

Unusual and extraordinary

Common and predictable

Severe and immediate

Minor and manageable

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is at the heart of the legal challenges against Trump's redefinitions?

Public opinion

Linguistic definitions

Political motivations

Economic impact

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could be the potential outcome if judges rule in favor of Trump's definitions?

Reduced legal challenges

Extraordinary authority with dire consequences

Improved international relations

Increased trade deficits