Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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The video covers the latest political headlines, focusing on the US job market's slow recovery with only 245,000 jobs added in November and a slight drop in the unemployment rate to 6.7%. President-elect Joe Biden plans to implement a 100-day mask mandate upon taking office to curb COVID-19 spread. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris emphasize the importance of vaccinating frontline workers first once a COVID-19 vaccine is approved. Newsy continues to provide opinion-free news coverage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the job growth in the US economy for November as reported by the Department of Labor?

1 million jobs

750 thousand jobs

500 thousand jobs

245 thousand jobs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jobs is the US economy still down from February levels?

10 million jobs

15 million jobs

5 million jobs

20 million jobs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the duration of the mask-wearing initiative proposed by President Elect Joe Biden?

200 days

50 days

100 days

150 days

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Biden and Harris say should be prioritized for the COVID vaccine?

Students

Teachers

Frontline workers

Politicians

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When do Biden and Harris plan to receive the COVID vaccine?

They have no plans to receive it

Immediately

Once it's approved and deemed safe

After 6 months