Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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Social Studies

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The video covers the early results of the NYC mayoral Democratic primary, highlighting Eric Adams as the leading candidate and Andrew Yang's concession. It discusses the failure of the For the People Act in the Senate due to a 50-50 vote split along partisan lines, which prevented the bypassing of the filibuster. The video also addresses the ongoing debate over voting rights and federal legislation, with the White House's commitment to supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and S1. Finally, it encourages viewers to follow Newsy for more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who emerged as the leading candidate in the early results of the New York City mayoral Democratic primary?

Bill de Blasio

Eric Adams

Curtis Sliwa

Andrew Yang

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the 'For the People Act' in the Senate?

It was unanimously approved

It was postponed for further discussion

It was rejected by a 50-50 vote

It passed with a majority vote

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a proposal in the 'For the People Act'?

Reforming campaign finance

Ending partisan gerrymandering

Making Election Day a federal holiday

Introducing online voting

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the White House's stance on voting legislation?

They only support state-level reforms

They are neutral on the issue

They support the John Lewis Voting Rights Act

They oppose any new voting laws

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act does the White House continue to support in their voting legislation efforts?

The Voting Rights Act of 1965

The Civil Rights Act

The John Lewis Voting Rights Act

The Freedom to Vote Act