TikTok Ban Vote Summary

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How many states voted in favor of the TikTok ban?

28
12
38 (correct)
50

Which of the following states is NOT among those that voted for the TikTok ban?

California
Virginia
Florida
Texas (correct)

What percentage of states voted against the TikTok ban?

40%
24% (correct)
26%
35%

Why is the TikTok ban considered harmful according to the opposition?

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What was ByteDance's legal obligation regarding TikTok as mentioned in the discussion?

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Flashcards

TikTok Ban

A proposed ban on the social media platform TikTok, facing opposition from some states based on potential economic and constitutional implications, while others support it due to concerns about data security and national security.

States Opposing TikTok Ban

States that voted against the proposed TikTok ban, largely due to the app's economic impact on social media influencers and businesses.

States Supporting TikTok Ban

States that supported the proposed TikTok ban, citing concerns about national security and data privacy, potentially due to TikTok's Chinese ownership.

Supreme Court's Role in TikTok Ban

The legal case regarding the TikTok ban will be decided by the Supreme Court of the United States.

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ByteDance

The company that owns TikTok, which faced legal pressure to sell TikTok to a US-based company but refused.

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Study Notes

TikTok Ban Vote Summary

38 states voted to ban TikTok.
12 states opposed the ban.
The 38 states represent a significant majority.
Opponents argue the ban is harmful to businesses and unconstitutional, citing reliance on social media for income.
Supporters claim ByteDance's refusal to sell TikTok to a different company justifies the ban.
The future of the TikTok ban's implementation on January 19th is pending a Supreme Court decision.
The opposition's 12 states are significantly outnumbered (26 votes less than 76%).