Wisconsin Supreme Court Blocks Stay-At-Home Order Extension

Wisconsin Supreme Court Blocks Stay-At-Home Order Extension

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The video discusses the extension of Wisconsin's stay-at-home order initially issued in March to combat COVID-19. The order was extended by Secretary Andrea Palm until May 26th, leading to a legal dispute with Republican lawmakers who argued it required legislative approval. The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the extension was not within the administration's authority, emphasizing the need for rulemaking to prevent unilateral decisions. The court urged collaboration between lawmakers and the administration to address the pandemic's impact effectively.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the initial stay-at-home order issued by Ivors' administration?

April

February

March

January

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who extended the stay-at-home order until May 26th?

The Supreme Court

Andrea Palm

Ivors

Republican Lawmakers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main argument of Republican lawmakers against the extension?

It needed legislative approval

It was unconstitutional

It was too short

It was too lenient

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Supreme Court suggest should happen before the order expires?

A new election

Immediate lifting of the order

A public vote

Collaboration on a COVID-19 plan

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Until when did the Supreme Court allow the order to stay in place?

May 10th

May 15th

May 20th

May 25th