Liz Truss Takes Over Britain: What Now?

Liz Truss Takes Over Britain: What Now?

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Social Studies, Business

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses Liz Truss's election as the leader of the Conservative Party, highlighting her policy differences from Boris Johnson. Truss's focus is on low taxes and high spending, with plans to reverse tax hikes and increase borrowing. Her economic strategy aims to drive growth, despite concerns about inequality. Truss is less committed to green policies than Johnson, showing interest in fracking and nuclear power. Socially, she leans right, expanding the Rwanda asylum system and opposing identity politics. The video questions the popularity and electability of her policies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Liz Truss defeat in the final round of the Conservative leadership election?

Boris Johnson

Jeremy Corbyn

Rishi Sunak

Theresa May

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key difference between Liz Truss's and Boris Johnson's economic policies?

Truss supports higher taxes, while Johnson does not.

Truss is focused on leveling up, unlike Johnson.

Truss is more focused on green politics than Johnson.

Truss is anti-tax, while Johnson was open to raising taxes.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Liz Truss's main economic strategies?

Reduce borrowing at all costs

Increase taxes to reduce the deficit

Focus solely on green energy

Cut taxes and increase spending

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tax does Liz Truss plan to reverse?

National Insurance rise

Capital Gains Tax

Income tax

Value Added Tax

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Liz Truss's stance on the Rwanda asylum system?

She plans to replace it with a new system.

She is undecided about it.

She wants to expand it.

She plans to abolish it.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite scrapping green levies, what environmental commitment has Liz Truss made?

Investing in coal power

Abandoning net zero goals

Investing heavily in nuclear power

Reducing renewable energy projects

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one area where Liz Truss plans to make cuts?

Civil service jobs

Social care

NHS budget

Defense spending