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Quiz for the week of: April 20, 2026


Question 1 out of 5

Q: What did the Supreme Court decide in a recent case involving oil companies and damage to Louisiana’s coast?

Select your answer:
A. Louisiana was barred from filing any future environmental lawsuits against oil companies.
B. The oil companies were found fully responsible for all coastal damage and ordered to pay immediately.
C. The lawsuits can be moved from state court to federal court, determining where the cases will be heard but not who is responsible.
D. The Court ruled that coastal damage was caused only by natural forces, not human activity.