Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video covers the ongoing negotiations between White House officials and Democratic lawmakers over a new coronavirus relief bill, highlighting the disagreement over the bill's cost. It also discusses President Trump's signing of a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown. Additionally, the video reports on the protests in Hong Kong during China's National Day, which have been fueled by the imposition of a national security law. The video concludes with a teaser for more headlines and stories from around the world.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main point of contention between the White House and Democratic lawmakers regarding the coronavirus relief bill?

The number of beneficiaries

The specific industries to be supported

The total cost of the bill

The duration of the relief measures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did President Trump take to prevent a government shutdown?

He signed a new coronavirus relief bill

He approved a stopgap spending bill

He increased federal funding

He postponed the election

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On China's National Day, what was the primary role of the police in Hong Kong?

To assist in traffic management

To organize public events

To ensure no anti-government activities occurred

To celebrate the holiday with citizens

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has China's National Day become for activists in Hong Kong?

A day of shopping

A day of rest

A day of protest

A day of celebration

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What law imposed by China in June has influenced the protests in Hong Kong?

A healthcare policy

An education reform law

A national security law

A new trade law