Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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On November 9, President-elect Joe Biden announced his COVID-19 task force, emphasizing the importance of mask-wearing to save lives. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper, appointing Christopher Miller as Acting Secretary. The video concludes with a promotion for Newsy's opinion-free news coverage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who announced the members of the COVID-19 task force?

Defense Secretary Mark Esper

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris

President-elect Joe Biden

President Donald Trump

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Biden emphasize as crucial in combating the pandemic?

Travel restrictions

Mask-wearing

Vaccination

Social distancing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was fired by President Trump on Monday?

Joe Biden

Mark Esper

James Mattis

Christopher Miller

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed as the Acting Secretary of Defense?

James Mattis

Mark Esper

Christopher Miller

Kamala Harris

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was Mark Esper confirmed as Defense Secretary?

January 2020

July 2018

July 2019

November 2020