CLEAN:Conservatives eye end to long wait for power

CLEAN:Conservatives eye end to long wait for power

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Social Studies, Business, Political Science

9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the importance of backing political talk with action, highlighting the Conservative Party's struggle to position itself as an agent of change compared to Tony Blair's success 13 years ago. It emphasizes the modern, progressive nature of the Conservative manifesto and the party's return to the center ground of British politics. The discussion also touches on the need for honesty with the public regarding policies, contrasting it with the ability to airbrush posters. Finally, it predicts that the Tories will likely be the largest single party, though their majority status remains uncertain.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest is necessary beyond just talking?

Holding public meetings

Creating new policies

Backing words with actions

Writing a manifesto

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the Conservative manifesto?

Radical and extreme

Modern and progressive

Traditional and conservative

Outdated and irrelevant

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker claim about the Conservative party's political stance?

They have become more liberal

They have returned to the center ground

They have remained unchanged

They have moved to the far right

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker say about airbrushing policies?

It is impossible to do

It is acceptable in politics

It is a necessary strategy

It is similar to airbrushing posters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is uncertain about the Conservative party's future according to the speaker?

Their financial policies

Their ability to win any seats

Their overall majority or minority status

Their leadership under David Cameron