2020 Election Rhetoric: Confrontation Vs. Neighborliness

2020 Election Rhetoric: Confrontation Vs. Neighborliness

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Professor Burke discusses the potential for real change and equal opportunity in the US, highlighting the multicultural nature of current protest movements and the shift from top-down to bottom-up power. She addresses the challenges of measuring transformational change and the varied responses across US states. The discussion also covers the potential impact on the upcoming US elections, contrasting Trump's divisive approach with Biden's focus on reconciliation and neighborliness.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of recent protest movements in the U.S. gives hope for transformational change?

The multicultural nature of the protests

The reduction in police violence

The involvement of international communities

The support from political leaders

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can transformational change be measured according to the discussion?

Through public opinion polls

By comparing with other countries

Through the results observed in 12 months

By setting specific targets

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key difference in governance between the U.S. and countries like the UK?

The U.S. has a more centralized government

The UK has a national response due to top-down power

The UK has a more decentralized government

The U.S. relies on bottom-up power

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Trump's strategy for the upcoming election as discussed?

Building a coalition through reconciliation

Promoting economic policies

Focusing on international relations

Mobilizing support through divisive tactics

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What preference do historians believe Americans might have in the upcoming election?

Neighborliness over confrontation

Confrontation over cooperation

Economic growth over social issues

International alliances over domestic policies