CLEAN : New UK PM Truss 'has always been a disrupter', says friend, as she wins party vote

CLEAN : New UK PM Truss 'has always been a disrupter', says friend, as she wins party vote

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10th Grade - University

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The transcript discusses the political landscape, focusing on Elizabeth Truss's career and her ability to balance loyalty with being an outspoken maverick. It highlights her role in Brexit, her political ideology favoring lower taxes and less regulation, and the challenges she may face as Prime Minister. The discussion also touches on Rishi's talents and the political anomalies present in the system.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the first section of the transcript?

The political landscape and anomalies in decisions

Elizabeth Truss's achievements as Trade Secretary

Challenges faced by Margaret Thatcher

The role of the civil service in government

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political party was Elizabeth Truss originally a member of?

Green Party

Labour Party

Conservative Party

Liberal Democrats

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Elizabeth Truss respond to the Brexit referendum result?

She left politics temporarily

She opposed the result and campaigned against it

She accepted the result and worked on delivering Brexit

She remained neutral and did not take any action

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key challenges Elizabeth Truss might face as Prime Minister?

Balancing loyalty and being a maverick

Increasing taxes significantly

Reducing trade deals with other countries

Aligning with the Liberal Democrats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique ability does Elizabeth Truss have according to the transcript?

She can predict election outcomes accurately

She can avoid all political challenges effortlessly

She can straddle being a loyal minister and an outspoken maverick

She can easily switch political parties