Understanding the Challenges of the U.S. Political System

Understanding the Challenges of the U.S. Political System

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

Social Studies, History, Political Science

10th Grade - University

Hard

The video discusses the challenges in the U.S. political system, rooted in the founding fathers' design to prevent tyranny, which makes leadership difficult. It highlights the issue of partisanship, where political identities are formed by opposing other parties, and suggests institutional solutions like reducing gerrymandering to foster consensus. The video also examines how incentives in the political system lead to unhelpful behaviors among public servants, emphasizing the need for institutional changes to encourage more constructive political actions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a primary concern of the U.S. founding fathers that influenced the design of the government?

Economic stability

Preventing tyranny

Promoting international trade

Encouraging rapid legislative changes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did George Bush face when trying to increase foreign aid spending?

Lack of public support

Opposition from the executive branch

Difficulty in securing congressional funding

International trade restrictions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a significant issue in the U.S. political system over the last decade?

Rise in international conflicts

Economic recession

Increased partisanship

Decline in voter turnout

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the U.S. Congress considered more partisan than the Senate?

Congressional districts can be gerrymandered

Congress has more legislative power

Senate members serve longer terms

Senate has more members

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a consequence of designing electoral districts to be majority one party?

Increased voter turnout

Election of more moderate candidates

Election of more extreme candidates

Decreased political engagement

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a proposed solution to reduce partisanship in the U.S.?

Implementing a parliamentary system

Increasing the number of political parties

Reducing the number of electoral districts

Creating political districts with a chance of shifting parties

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential benefit of having political districts where parties can shift?

Higher campaign spending

Greater political consensus

More frequent elections

Increased political extremism

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a challenge in implementing changes to reduce partisanship?

Opposition from international bodies

Insufficient funding

Constitutional restrictions on state electoral processes

Lack of public interest

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor that influences the behavior of public servants in the legislature?

International relations

Media coverage

Public opinion

Structure of incentives

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential outcome for a congressman prioritizing global trade over local subsidies?

Increased popularity

Support from all parties

Re-election

Loss in the next election

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