House Democrats Introduce Bill To Expand Supreme Court

House Democrats Introduce Bill To Expand Supreme Court

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The video discusses a proposal to expand the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices, which is unlikely to pass but signals Democratic intentions to reform the court. President Biden has announced a commission to explore changes to the number of justices and term limits. Democrats are still upset about Republican actions during past nominations, particularly blocking Obama's nominee in 2016 and rushing Barrett's nomination at the end of Trump's term.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the proposed change to the number of Supreme Court justices?

Decrease from 9 to 7

Increase from 9 to 13

Keep it at 9

Increase from 9 to 11

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Why do Democrats support the bill to expand the Supreme Court?

To increase the number of Republican justices

To signal their desire to transform the High Court

To reduce the number of justices

To maintain the current structure

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What is the purpose of the Commission announced by President Biden?

To dissolve the Supreme Court

To explore the number of justices and term limits

To investigate the Supreme Court's budget

To appoint new justices

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What event in 2016 contributed to Democratic dissatisfaction?

Supporting President Trump's nomination

Blocking President Obama's nomination

Supporting President Obama's nomination

Blocking President Trump's nomination

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What was the controversy surrounding Amy Coney Barrett's nomination?

It was blocked by Democrats

It was delayed for years

It was rushed during the last days of the Trump administration

It was unanimously supported