Understanding the Political Scandal

Understanding the Political Scandal

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Journalism

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The transcript discusses a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and speculates on the involvement of the White House. It highlights the president's refusal to comply with a court decree, allegations of a coup, and criminal behavior. The transcript concludes with threats of war and surveillance.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is mentioned at the beginning of the transcript?

A break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters

A new law passed by Congress

A peace treaty signed

A presidential election

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the president's response to the court decree?

He resigns from office

He asks for more time

He refuses to comply

He complies immediately

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What fear is expressed regarding the president's actions?

That he will be impeached

That some people might be arrested

That he will win the next election

That he will leave the country

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the president described in the final section?

As a diplomat

As a philanthropist

As a hero

As a criminal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the president declare in the final section?

A state of emergency

A new economic policy

War

A peace agreement