The Israeli Supreme Court Bill
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What is the purpose of the bill approved by Israel's parliament?

To limit some Supreme Court power.

Who is leading the judicial overhaul in Israel?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

What has the drive to change the justice system sparked?

Unprecedented protests.

How many seats does Netanyahu's coalition have in the Knesset?

<ol start="64"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What does the new bill seek to curb?

<p>The Supreme Court's power to void decisions made by the government, ministers, and elected officials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential consequences of the judicial overhaul led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?

<p>Unprecedented protests, concern for Israel's democratic health among Western allies, and damage to the economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many votes are required for the new bill to be written into law?

<p>Three votes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current seat count of Netanyahu's coalition in the Knesset?

<p>64 seats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step for the new bill after receiving preliminary approval from the parliament?

<p>It returns to committee for discussion and possible alterations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What power does the new bill aim to limit for the Supreme Court?

<p>The power to void decisions made by the government, ministers, and elected officials by ruling them unreasonable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What record did Kamala Harris match in US history?

<p>She matched a 191-year-old record of casting tie-breaking votes as a vice president.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who held the previous record that Kamala Harris matched?

<p>Senator John C Calhoun, a Democratic-Republican.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many tie-breaking votes has Kamala Harris cast as vice president?

<p>She has cast 31 tie-breaking votes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Kamala Harris back for the nomination of a federal agency member?

<p>She backed the nomination of Indian-origin Kalpana Kotagal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Kamala Harris matching a 191-year-old record?

<p>Kamala Harris became the first woman or person of colour to match the record of casting tie-breaking votes as a vice president.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the previous record holder for casting tie-breaking votes?

<p>Senator John C Calhoun, a Democratic-Republican, held the previous record for casting tie-breaking votes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many tie-breaking votes has Kamala Harris cast as vice president?

<p>Kamala Harris has cast a total of 31 tie-breaking votes as vice president.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Kamala Harris back for the nomination of a federal agency member?

<p>Kamala Harris backed the nomination of Indian-origin Kalpana Kotagal to be a federal agency member.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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