Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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The government released its Q3 economic report, showing a 7.4% GDP increase from Q2 2020, with an annualized growth rate of 33%. Despite this rebound, the economy hasn't fully recovered, as 751,000 initial unemployment claims were filed last week, and over 8 million people sought jobless benefits. Meanwhile, both presidential candidates campaigned in Florida, with Trump holding a rally in Tampa and Biden hosting drive-in rallies in Fort Lauderdale and Tampa. The race remains tight, with over 7.3 million Floridians having already voted.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the percentage increase in GDP for the third quarter of 2020 compared to the second quarter?

5.2%

12.3%

7.4%

10.1%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the annualized GDP growth rate reported?

30%

33%

25%

35%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people filed initial unemployment claims last week according to the report?

1,000,000

751,000

500,000

1,250,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state were both presidential candidates campaigning in?

Ohio

Florida

California

Texas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Floridians had already cast their ballots as of the morning of the report?

5 million

6 million

7.3 million

8 million