What are tariffs, and why are they rising?
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Social Studies
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12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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Carrie Bender
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7 questions
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What are tariffs and why are they imposed by countries?
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which U.S. administration first raised tariffs on several products imported from China, igniting a trade war?
Obama administration
Trump administration
Biden administration
Bush administration
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3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Explain the impact of tariffs on economic growth according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason cited by the Trump administration for imposing tariffs on China?
To protect domestic industries
To raise government revenue
To encourage China to change its unfair practices
To decrease the trade deficit with Europe
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5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Discuss the differences in tariff policies between the Trump and Biden administrations.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some of the economic effects of recent tariff policies as noted by economists?
Increase in GDP
Decrease in real output by 0.3%
Increase in employment
Decrease in trade deficit with Europe
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7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Evaluate the statement: 'Tariffs are a significant source of revenue for the U.S. government.'
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