Daily News Article - March 28, 2025
NOTE: Before answering the questions, read the summary of the Executive Order at whitehouse.gov and watch the video under "Resources" below.
1. Define integrity.
2. What point does the president make regarding election protections in the U.S. compared to those of other countries?
3. List the requirements included in President Trump's Executive Order "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections" that aim to ensure the integrity of U.S. elections.
4. a) What percentage of Americans were concerned or very concerned about voter fraud prior to the 2024 presidential election, according to a Marist poll?
b) How many states did not require voters to show ID in order to vote in the 2024 election? - Why do you think this is so?
c) What does President Trump's Executive Order (EO) require states to do to continue receiving federal election funds?
5. One user at CatholicVote commented:
"This needs to be codified into law. The next [Democrat president] will undo it otherwise."
Users responding to the above wrote:
"[Congressman] Chip Roy's bill, HR22/SAVE act is in committee. It passed the House last year but not the Senate. Hopefully, the bill will be called for a vote this time."
"That's the idea: first make it happen as an EO, smooth out the rough edges, get it to the point where people see that it works, establish undeniable public support for it, then put it to a vote. It's exactly what the Democrats do, except the part about appealing to practical results rather than virtuous intentions."
"You didn't read the Executive Order the contents of which cite the relevant laws already on the books the President wants enforced through the EO."
Skim through the Executive Order. What federal laws are referenced here?
CHALLENGE #1: Read the entire Executive order at whitehouse.gov.
What do you think? Are these requirements reasonable? Explain your answer.
CHALLENGE #2: One X user responded:
"A few moments later...
BREAKING: Federal Judge outlaws requiring proof of citizenship to vote and mandates counting ballots after Election Day until the Democrat wins
Explain the meaning of this user's joking comment.