Quiz on New Spending Rule and Related Topics

What is the main focus of the new spending rule issued by the White House?

• To increase funding for education

• To reduce taxes on imported goods

• To promote international trade

• To ensure infrastructure projects use U.S.-made materials

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the infrastructure in the article?

• High-speed Internet

• Hospitals

• Bridges

• Roads

What is the purpose of requiring materials to be made in the United States for new infrastructure projects?

• To increase the cost of projects

• To delay project timelines

• To import more materials from abroad

• To support U.S. factories and workers

When was the $1 trillion infrastructure law signed by the president?

• January 2022

• March 2021

• November 2021

• April 18, 2022

What is one of the goals of the new spending rule according to President Biden?

• To increase reliance on foreign materials

• To decrease the quality of materials used

• To create more jobs in the U.S.

• To reduce the number of infrastructure projects

Since when has the U.S. lost nearly 7 million manufacturing jobs?

• 1969

• 1999

• 1979

• 1989

Under what condition can the requirement for U.S.-made materials be waived?

• If the project is in a rural area

• If the project is completed ahead of schedule

• If the price of materials increases a project's cost by more than 25%

• If the project is funded by private investors

What is a tariff as explained in the article?

• A subsidy for local businesses

• A fee for using public infrastructure

• A tax on imported goods

• A tax on exported goods

Which countries were mentioned in relation to tariffs imposed by President Trump?

• Brazil, Russia, and South Africa

• India, Japan, and Germany

• Australia, New Zealand, and the UK

• Canada, China, and Mexico

What significant event took place at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in January 2025?

• The release of a new zoo documentary

• The opening of a new exhibit

• The debut of giant pandas Qing Bao and Bao Li

• The renovation of the zoo's entrance