New York's Mayoral Primaries: How Front Runner Andrew Yang Lost - TLDR News

New York's Mayoral Primaries: How Front Runner Andrew Yang Lost - TLDR News

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the New York City mayoral primaries, focusing on the shift from a plurality to a runoff voting system. It highlights key candidates, including Andrew Yang and Eric Adams, and examines campaign dynamics, blunders, and controversies. The video analyzes election results, suggesting Adams' likely victory due to his widespread support and centrist appeal. It concludes with an overview of Adams' policies on policing, education, and housing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change did the Democrats make to their electoral system for the mayoral race?

They switched to a runoff vote system.

They allowed only one candidate to run.

They eliminated the primary elections.

They introduced a plurality system.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the two main candidates in the New York City mayoral race?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Eric Adams

Maya Wiley and Scott Stringer

Andrew Yang and Eric Adams

Bill de Blasio and Kathryn Garcia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor became a top priority for voters as the election approached?

Environmental policies

Healthcare access

Public safety

Education reform

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which candidate faced criticism for leaving the city during the pandemic?

Maya Wiley

Andrew Yang

Kathryn Garcia

Eric Adams

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual answer did Eric Adams give when asked about his retirement plans?

He planned to retire in the Golan Heights.

He wanted to retire in New York City.

He had no plans to retire.

He planned to retire in Florida.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Eric Adams' stance on NYPD funding?

He proposed cutting NYPD funding by half.

He aimed to maintain current NYPD spending levels.

He planned to increase NYPD funding significantly.

He wanted to defund the police.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Eric Adams propose to address New York City's housing issues?

By converting office and hotel spaces into residential properties

By building new skyscrapers

By increasing property taxes

By reducing rent subsidies