32 Questions
What was the Supreme Court's decision seen as by many legal scholars?
A thinly-disguised partisan decision
Why was the Supreme Court's ruling considered 'brazenly ironic'?
It refused to make accommodation for Wisconsin's voters while postponing other cases
What was the disproportionate effect of the Supreme Court's ruling on?
African-Americans
What was the usual number of polling places in Milwaukee?
180
What was the claim made by David Cole regarding the coronavirus pandemic?
It was a voter suppression tactic
What was the alleged reason for imposing strict voter identification requirements?
To prevent voter fraud
What was the demographic that tends to favor Democrats?
Younger and poorer citizens
What was the alleged effect of low voter turnout on election results?
It favors Republican interests
What is a major factor that could deter people from going to the polls?
Fear of contracting a deadly disease
What type of scandals has the White House been embroiled in?
Sex scandals, collusion with Russia, and conflicts of interest
What was Donald Trump's profession before becoming president?
Businessman, T.V. host, and producer of reality TV shows
Why did the majority spend considerable time outlining why the dissent was wrong?
Because they wanted to criticize the dissent's rhetoric
Where was the article 'Supreme Court's Wisconsin Ruling' published?
CNN
Who wrote the article 'The Supreme Court's Wisconsin Decision is a Terrible Sign for November'?
Leah Litman
What is the title of the article that discusses the alarming rate of African Americans contracting and dying from coronavirus?
Early Data Show African Americans Have Contracted, Died of Coronavirus at an Alarming Rate
What is the common theme among the scandals mentioned in the text?
They are all related to the government
What are the reasons behind racial disparities in the health-care system?
Socioeconomic disparities
What is the main concern of culture wars in the context of family?
Defense of Marriage Act
Which of the following is a controversial decision in the United States?
Roe v. Wade
What is the main influence on the Constitution in the United States?
Deism
What is the primary driver of extremism worldwide?
Economic rage
What is the characteristic of the post-9/11 environment in the United States?
Paranoia and anger
What is the significance of Fox News and Sinclair broadcasting in the context of media?
Representing conservative views
What is the connection between Trump's presidency and religious fundamentalism?
Trump's acceptance despite immorality
What was the main priority of the TEA Party?
Reducing taxes
What was the name of the book written by Ta-Nehisi Coates?
Unknown
What was the root cause of the current rage in the nation?
White supremacy
What was the sentiment of Donald Trump's inaugural speech?
Bleak and dystopian
What was the result of Barack Obama's presidency for many Americans?
A tragedy in the form of a backlash
What was the sentiment of George W. Bush's comment to Hillary Clinton?
Surprised and confused
What was the goal of the TEA Party's agenda?
To be as obstructive as possible to the Democrats' initiatives
Who was the link between the TEA Party and Donald Trump?
George W. Bush
Study Notes
The US Supreme Court's Ruling on Voting Rights
- The Supreme Court delivered a decision that was seen as partisan and favored Republican interests.
- The ruling refused to make accommodations for Wisconsin voters despite indefinite postponement of cases due to the coronavirus crisis.
- African-Americans were particularly hard-hit, with data showing a disproportionately high number of coronavirus deaths.
- In Milwaukee, there were only five polling places instead of the usual 180.
Voter Suppression
- Republicans have been accused of using voter suppression tactics, such as strict voter ID requirements, limited registration opportunities, and purging voter rolls.
- These tactics are often justified as measures to prevent in-person voter fraud, despite lack of evidence.
- The coronavirus pandemic may be used as a means to suppress voter turnout, particularly among younger and poorer citizens who tend to favor Democrats.
Scandal-Ridden Administration
- The White House has been embroiled in various scandals, including sex scandals, collusion with Russia, conflicts of interest, and more.
Politically Inexperienced President
- Donald Trump was a businessman, TV host, and producer before becoming President, with no prior public office experience.
Culture Wars
- The US is experiencing longstanding "culture wars" with inflammatory rhetoric rooted in different moral understandings.
- Issues include the Defense of Marriage Act, recognition of LGBTQ+ rights, abortion, education, media, law, and politics.
Resurgence of Extremism
- Extremism is a global phenomenon, with specifics in the US rooted in a post-9/11 environment marked by paranoia, resentment, and anger.
- Religious fundamentalism is linked to the culture wars, with some accepting immoral behavior in exchange for political gains.
- The TEA Party emerged in 2009 as a grassroots movement opposing the Obama economic stimulus package, with a focus on reducing taxes and limiting federal government power.
Rise of Hatred and Anger
- There is a current surge of hatred in the nation, with a root cause that is not primarily economic.
- The election of Barack Obama led to a backlash, with many Americans unable to accept him as President.
- The US needs to repair the fabric of an angry and frightened America, which was disappointed by Donald Trump's bleak prospects and dystopian views.
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