Energy Crisis: Should Britain Just Nationalise Energy?

Energy Crisis: Should Britain Just Nationalise Energy?

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the UK's energy cap and the potential for nationalizing energy companies. It covers the current energy cap situation, the theory behind nationalization, and different methods to achieve it. The video also highlights Gordon Brown's proposal and Labour's plan for Great British Energy, which aims to create new green power plants. The discussion includes the public's support for nationalization and the political implications of these plans.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the expected increase in the energy cap in October before it was capped by Liz Truss?

£1277

£2500

£100

£3549

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the UK's energy system is highly regulated?

Power Plants

Transmission and Distribution

Nuclear Power

Energy Retailers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the profit cap for energy companies in the UK?

5.0%

3.4%

1.9%

2.5%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the Electricity System Operator (ESO) in the UK?

Generating energy

Regulating energy prices

Distributing energy

Retailing energy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Labour Party's plan for the National Grid according to their 2019 manifesto?

Privatize it completely

Create a new UK National Energy Agency

Leave it unchanged

Nationalize a small part of it

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the proposed Great British Energy?

Increasing energy imports

Nationalizing the entire energy grid

Creating new green power plants

Reducing energy prices

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country owns the largest onshore wind farm in Wales?

Sweden

Germany

France

China