Pennsylvania Lockdown Ruled Unconstitutional

Pennsylvania Lockdown Ruled Unconstitutional

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U.S. District Judge William Stickman ruled that Governor Tom Wolf's coronavirus restrictions were unconstitutional, violating the 1st and 14th Amendments. The restrictions included closing non-essential businesses and limiting social gatherings. Governor Wolf is appealing the decision. President Trump praised the ruling and urged courts to overturn similar measures in other states.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendments did the judge find were violated by Governor Wolf's restrictions?

4th and 8th Amendments

1st and 14th Amendments

2nd and 5th Amendments

3rd and 6th Amendments

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What actions did Governor Wolf take in response to the pandemic?

Mandated vaccinations for all residents

Implemented a statewide curfew and travel ban

Increased taxes and reduced healthcare funding

Closed non-essential businesses and limited social gatherings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the governor's office planning to do following the court's decision?

Accept the ruling

Implement stricter measures

Appeal the decision

Ignore the ruling

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Trump react to the court's decision?

He remained neutral

He was unaware of the decision

He criticized the decision

He praised the decision

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump encourage courts in other states to do?

Strike down pandemic procedures

Implement stricter lockdowns

Increase testing and vaccinations

Provide financial aid to businesses