Wages, Assistance, and Wealth Disparity

Wages, Assistance, and Wealth Disparity

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video discusses the current state of wealth distribution, questioning the need for excessive wealth and suggesting a maximum wage. It uses the Walton family as an example of wealth disparity, highlighting how their employees require government subsidies. The speaker argues that anyone working a 40-hour week should earn enough to avoid needing subsidies, emphasizing the need for fair wages.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concept does the speaker introduce as a potential solution to wealth disparity?

Maximum Wage

Universal Basic Income

Increased Minimum Wage

Tax Cuts for the Wealthy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which family is used as an example of wealth concentration in the video?

The Gates Family

The Bezos Family

The Walton Family

The Zuckerberg Family

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue do Walmart employees face according to the speaker?

Limited career advancement

Inadequate training programs

Need for government subsidies

Lack of job security

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on full-time work and government assistance?

Government assistance should be increased for all workers

Part-time workers should earn more than full-time workers

Full-time workers should earn enough to avoid government assistance

Full-time workers should receive government subsidies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what should be determined to ensure fair wages?

The level of education required

The amount needed to live without subsidies

The specific job title

The exact number of hours worked

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