Understanding Challenges and Solutions in American Governance

Understanding Challenges and Solutions in American Governance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video discusses the inefficiencies of Washington in handling various national issues, contrasting it with the effective budget management by states. It highlights challenges such as global Jihad, energy overuse, and financial overspending. The need for increased competitiveness, especially with Asia, and the failure to control illegal immigration are emphasized. The speaker advocates for non-politicians to take charge and steer America back on track.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one way states have managed their budgets effectively?

By balancing budgets without raising taxes

By cutting all public services

By borrowing money

By increasing taxes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge Washington faces?

Financial overspending

Healthcare reform

Energy overuse

Global Jihad

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe America needs to become more competitive?

To reduce domestic unemployment

To increase military spending

To improve relations with Europe

To compete with Asia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue has Washington been unable to control, according to the speaker?

Climate change

Education reform

Illegal immigration

Healthcare costs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the speaker suggest should take control to get America back on track?

International leaders

Military officials

Non-politicians

Career politicians

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