Recent Events and Legal Issues

Recent Events and Legal Issues

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The transcript covers several news stories: 61 people were indicted on racketeering charges in Georgia related to protests against a proposed training facility. United Airlines resolved a technology issue that delayed flights nationwide. The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton began, with him pleading not guilty to bribery and corruption charges. Lastly, a pier collapse in Wisconsin during a Labor Day celebration injured multiple people.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What charges were brought against the 61 individuals in the Atlanta protest case?

Money Laundering

Tax Evasion

Racketeering

Fraud

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary issue that United Airlines faced, causing flight delays?

Weather conditions

Pilot strike

Technology problem

Fuel shortage

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of United Airlines after resolving the technology issue?

Improving in-flight services

Expanding flight routes

Hiring new staff

Transporting delayed passengers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the accusations against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton?

Insider trading

Election fraud

Bribery and corruption

Tax evasion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to injuries at the University of Wisconsin during Labor Day?

A fire outbreak

A pier collapse

A sports event

A car accident

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were hospitalized due to the pier collapse at the University of Wisconsin?

Ten people

Twenty people

Five people

One person