Understanding the Supreme Court Discussion

Understanding the Supreme Court Discussion

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Political Science, Civics

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The transcript captures a debate where the vice president is questioned about Senate Republicans' actions regarding Justice Barrett's confirmation. The discussion shifts to topics like ending the filibuster and court packing, with the vice president avoiding direct answers. Emphasis is placed on the importance of voting and public opinion. The segment concludes with remarks on the debate's productivity.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial topic of discussion related to the Supreme Court?

The confirmation of Justice Barrett

The election process

Healthcare reforms

The impeachment of a president

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential actions were discussed regarding the Supreme Court?

Increasing the number of justices

Reducing the number of justices

Changing the term limits for justices

Abolishing the Supreme Court

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Vice President respond to questions about his stance on court-related issues?

He provided a detailed plan

He deflected by emphasizing voting

He agreed with the opposition

He changed the topic to healthcare

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Vice President encourage the American people to do?

Ignore the election

Support a specific party

Vote and express their opinions to senators

Protest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Vice President's reaction to the repeated questioning?

He left the discussion

He changed the subject

He became defensive and refused to answer

He answered directly

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the moderator's role during the heated exchange?

To move the discussion forward

To take sides

To ask more questions

To end the debate

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Vice President's opponent react during the segment?

By engaging in a back-and-forth exchange

By remaining silent

By leaving the stage

By agreeing with the Vice President

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the overall tone of the segment's conclusion?

Contentious and unresolved

Indifferent and uninterested

Calm and resolved

Joyful and celebratory