Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

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Johanna Grenway reports on the surge of COVID-19 cases in the US, with over a million new cases in early November. Governors urge the public to take the virus seriously. The US election transition is discussed, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other Republicans not acknowledging Biden's win. The Supreme Court is unlikely to strike down the Affordable Care Act, with justices suggesting the individual mandate could be severed while keeping the rest of the law intact. The video concludes with a promise of more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What milestone did the US reach in the first ten days of November regarding COVID-19?

500,000 new cases

750,000 new cases

1,000,000 new cases

2,000,000 new cases

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Secretary of State Mike Pompeo say about the transition of power?

The State Department will not participate in the transition.

The transition process is uncertain.

There will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration.

There will be a smooth transition to a Biden administration.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue being discussed in the Supreme Court regarding the Affordable Care Act?

The individual mandate and its impact on the rest of the law

The introduction of new healthcare policies

The constitutionality of the entire law

The expansion of Medicaid

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Justice suggested that the proper remedy would be to sever the mandate provision?

Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Justice Brett Kavanaugh

Justice Clarence Thomas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Americans have health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act?

30 million

15 million

23 million

10 million