Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito rejects calls to quit Supreme Court cases on Trump and Jan. 6

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito rejects calls to quit Supreme Court cases on Trump and Jan. 6

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has decided not to recuse himself from cases related to the January 6th Capitol assault, despite calls from House Democrats. The calls for recusal were based on reports of an upside-down American flag, a symbol of the Stop the Steal movement, being displayed outside his home. Alito attributed this to his wife and rejected the recusal requests.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What decision did Justice Samuel Alito make regarding his involvement in January 6th cases?

He postponed his decision.

He asked for more information.

He decided not to recuse himself.

He decided to recuse himself.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did House Democrats call for Justice Alito's recusal?

He had a conflict of interest with the cases.

An upside-down American flag was displayed outside his home.

He was seen at the Capitol on January 6th.

He made public statements about the cases.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the upside-down American flag symbolize in this context?

Support for the Capitol police.

The Stop the Steal movement.

A call for peace.

A protest against the Supreme Court.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Alito say was responsible for the flag incident?

His neighbor.

His wife.

A protester.

A family friend.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reason did Alito give for rejecting the recusal requests?

He was not aware of the flag incident.

He has already made up his mind about the cases.

His wife was responsible for the flag display.

He believes he can remain impartial.