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The video covers three main topics: the Supreme Court's stance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the COVID-19 situation in Europe, and the European Union's antitrust charges against Amazon. The Supreme Court appears likely to uphold the ACA, with justices suggesting severing the mandate rather than overturning the entire law. In Europe, hospitals are overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases, leading to lockdowns. Meanwhile, the EU has filed antitrust charges against Amazon, accusing it of exploiting data from other sellers on its platform.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main argument of the Trump-backed GOP lawsuit regarding the Affordable Care Act?

The ACA is too expensive.

The mandate to buy health insurance is unconstitutional.

The ACA is ineffective in providing healthcare.

The ACA discriminates against certain groups.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Justice Brett Kavanaugh suggest as a remedy if the ACA mandate is found unconstitutional?

Repeal the entire ACA.

Modify the ACA to include more provisions.

Sever the mandate and keep the rest of the ACA.

Delay the decision until further studies are conducted.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current situation in European hospitals due to the COVID-19 surge?

There is no significant impact on hospitals.

Hospitals are only treating local patients.

Hospitals are running low on ICU beds.

ICU beds are mostly empty.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the European Union take against Amazon?

Filed antitrust charges.

Awarded Amazon for fair practices.

Banned Amazon from operating in Europe.

Partnered with Amazon for data sharing.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the broader effort of the EU regulators concerning big tech companies?

To promote their growth.

To provide them with subsidies.

To curb their power.

To merge them into one entity.