Understanding the American Political System

Understanding the American Political System

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video discusses the American political system, highlighting how it benefits large corporations like oil, mining, banks, utilities, insurance, and pharmaceutical companies. It contrasts this with the groups it fails, such as Middle America, working families, single mothers, and small business owners. The speaker, aiming to be president, promises to create a government that works for everyone. The video also critiques the lack of distinction between the two major political parties, suggesting that both are similar at the top levels.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which industries are mentioned as benefiting from the American political system?

Retail and tourism

Technology and agriculture

Oil, mining, and banks

Education and healthcare

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a beneficiary of the political system?

Single mothers

Banks

Utilities

Insurance companies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, which group is NOT served by the current political system?

Middle America

Insurance companies

Large corporations

Pharmaceutical companies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's goal as president regarding the government?

To privatize public services

To increase military spending

To ensure the government works for everyone

To reduce taxes for corporations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason the government does not work for the people, according to the speaker?

High taxes

Lack of political party differences

Excessive regulation

Foreign interference

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the relationship between the two major political parties?

Opposed on all issues

Similar at the top levels

Identical in every way

Completely different

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