Our National Debt Is a Ticking Time Bomb: McCarthy

Our National Debt Is a Ticking Time Bomb: McCarthy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

University

Hard

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much has the American debt reached, according to the speaker?

20 trillion dollars

31 trillion dollars

15 trillion dollars

25 trillion dollars

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker compare the American debt to?

The entire economy of China

The entire economy of America

The national budget of Canada

The GDP of Europe

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the American debt?

A burning forest

A runaway train

A ticking time bomb

A sinking ship

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, how has President Biden responded to the debt issue?

He has taken decisive action

He has ignored the issue

He has reduced the debt

He has increased taxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker claim is the result of reckless spending?

Economic stability

Increased savings

Higher prices

Lower taxes