44 Days in Office: Truss Finally Resigns

44 Days in Office: Truss Finally Resigns

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the chaotic events leading to Liz Truss's resignation as the UK's shortest-serving Prime Minister. It covers the turmoil in the Commons, including a controversial vote on fracking, and the subsequent confusion and backlash within the Conservative Party. The video also highlights the public's desire for a general election and the challenges facing the next Prime Minister in restoring confidence and credibility.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for Liz Truss's resignation?

Health issues

Lack of support from her party

Personal reasons

International pressure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the controversial issue that led to a vote in the Commons on Wednesday?

Healthcare

Education reform

Fracking

Brexit

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial consequence for Conservative MPs who voted against the government in the fracking vote?

They would lose their seats

They would lose the whip

They would be fined

They would be promoted

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual event reportedly occurred in the voting lobbies during the Commons vote?

MPs were given gifts

MPs were locked out

MPs were bribed

MPs were physically manhandled

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the Chief and Deputy Chief Whips during the vote?

They resigned

They were promoted

They celebrated

They were indifferent

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the WhatsApp message from Number 10 clarify about the vote?

It was a confidence vote

It was postponed

It was not a confidence vote

It was canceled

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the leader of the 1922 Committee that advised Truss to resign?

Theresa May

Sir Graham Brady

Rishi Sunak

Boris Johnson

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