Wrapping Up a Wild Week in Politics and Business

Wrapping Up a Wild Week in Politics and Business

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Quizizz Content

Business, Social Studies, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

University

Hard

The video discusses upcoming bipartisan congressional hearings on banking regulations, the lack of consensus in Congress regarding the debt ceiling, and the potential impact of Janet Yellen's statements. It also covers Trump's rally in Waco, Texas, its symbolic significance, and the political dynamics surrounding his potential indictment. The discussion highlights the challenges Congress faces in addressing fast-moving crises and the political motivations influencing actions.

Read more

7 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the upcoming congressional hearings?

Healthcare reform

Bipartisan anger and regulatory issues

Education policy

Environmental regulations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges Congress faces regarding the debt ceiling?

Lack of consensus among lawmakers

Public protests

International pressure

Insufficient funds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do regulators play in addressing the SVB bank collapse?

They are responsible for creating new laws

They investigate and manage long-term issues

They provide financial aid to banks

They organize public protests

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the lack of legislative action on the SVB collapse?

Congress is waiting for more information

There is a lack of consensus and focus on other issues

There is strong opposition from the public

The issue is not considered important

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Trump's rally in Waco, Texas, considered symbolic?

It marks the anniversary of his presidency

It is a response to recent economic policies

It is the first rally after his election

It is linked to the history of a federal government action

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of Trump's rally on his political base?

It could strengthen his base

It will have no impact

It will lead to new policy announcements

It may weaken his support

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Republican message regarding the legal issues Trump faces?

They support the legal actions against him

They are indifferent to the situation

They view it as a politically motivated attack

They believe it is a fair legal process