Even 3B Quiz 3.14-3.26

What was the main concern about Dr. Dave Weldon, leading to his nomination as CDC director to be pulled by the White House?

• His financial background

• His skepticism about vaccines

• His views on climate change

• His lack of experience

What did Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer decide regarding the House Republican stopgap spending bill?

• To support it

• To propose amendments

• To oppose it

• To abstain from voting

What was the reaction of House Democrats to Senator Schumer's decision to support the stopgap spending bill?

• They were relieved

• They were stunned and infuriated

• They were indifferent

• They were supportive

What condition did Putin suggest for the ceasefire in Ukraine?

• Western military aid to Kyiv should continue

• Ukraine should rearm

• Ukraine should join NATO

• Ukraine should not mobilize

What was the US response to Russia's stance on the ceasefire proposal?

• They ignored Russia's stance

• They imposed further sanctions

• They agreed with Russia

• They withdrew the proposal

What did President Donald Trump declare about Joe Biden's pardons?

• They were approved by Congress.

• They were signed with a golden pen.

• They were void, vacant, and of no further force or effect.

• They were valid and effective.

What is the main reason Trump gave for declaring Biden's pardons invalid?

• They were not approved by the Senate.

• They were signed with an autopen.

• They were not announced publicly.

• They were not published in the Federal Register.

What did the Associated Press say about presidential pardons?

• They require congressional approval.

• They must be announced on social media.

• They must be signed in person.

• They cannot be undone.

What event prompted Israel to launch strikes on Gaza?

• A new peace agreement.

• Hamas' refusal to release hostages.

• An economic crisis.

• A natural disaster.

What charges were brought against midwife Maria Margarita Rojas in Texas?

• Tax evasion.

• Kidnapping.

• Fraud and embezzlement.

• Illegal performance of an abortion and practicing medicine without a license.