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Understanding the Challenges and Solutions for US Democracy

Understanding the Challenges and Solutions for US Democracy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Professional Development, Education

10th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video discusses the global crisis in democracy, focusing on the United States. It highlights the crumbling election infrastructure, the decentralized nature of the US election system, and the challenges faced by election officials, including outdated technology and threats. The speaker calls for a unified effort to support election officials and improve the election process through the US Alliance for Election Excellence.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the speaker's expertise?

Democracy in Europe

Democracy in the United States

Global economic systems

International relations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average portion of a county budget spent on election operations?

5%

10%

0.5%

1%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the US election system unique compared to other countries?

It is decentralized with thousands of local departments.

It is managed by a single federal department.

It has a central election authority.

It uses a uniform voting process nationwide.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of eligible voters are served by the election departments the speaker works with?

90%

75%

60%

50%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event in 2020 highlighted the challenges faced by election officials?

The highest voter turnout in over a century

A major cyber attack

A nationwide power outage

A new voting technology rollout

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the US Alliance for Election Excellence?

To centralize the US election system

To provide financial aid to voters

To support election officials and improve election processes

To eliminate the two-party system

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker emphasize as crucial for rebuilding US democracy?

Centralizing election management

Reducing voter turnout

Increasing the number of political parties

Rebuilding the election infrastructure

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