Understanding Government Spending and Privatization

Understanding Government Spending and Privatization

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video discusses Trump's unfulfilled promise to 'drain the swamp' in Washington, highlighting increased government spending and the expansion of bureaucracy. It critiques various government programs and subsidies, arguing for privatization as a more efficient alternative. The video concludes with a call to reduce government control.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main contradiction in Trump's promise to 'drain the swamp'?

He eliminated all lobbyists.

He reduced government spending significantly.

He privatized many government agencies.

He increased the size of the government.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which program was launched to bring food from farmers to families?

Farmers to Families Food Box Program

National Food Distribution Initiative

Agricultural Support Program

Family Food Assistance Act

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a challenge mentioned in reducing government programs?

Lobbyists often oppose the creation of new programs.

Programs are easy to eliminate once started.

Government programs are always cost-effective.

New constituencies form that support the continuation of programs.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What example is given to illustrate the inefficiency of government operations compared to the private sector?

The success of private subway systems

The privatization of the postal service

The inefficiency of private schools

The failure of private airlines

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested as the only way to effectively 'drain the swamp'?

Implementing more government programs

Reducing government control

Hiring more government employees

Increasing government control