David Cameron speech to the Conservative Party Conference 2009

The video discusses the major problems facing the British government, including the largest budget deficit and deepest recession since the war. It critiques Labour's approach of increasing government intervention, arguing that it has led to economic, social, and political issues. While acknowledging some positive Labour policies, the video criticizes the overreach of big government and its bureaucratic consequences.

What is one of the major issues facing the government according to the first section?

• The largest budget surplus since the war

• The biggest budget deficit since the war

• A stable political environment

• A minor economic downturn

According to the second section, what is one reason the economy is considered broken?

• Government spending was too low

• Government abolished boom and bust

• Government got too big and spent too much

• Government focused on reducing national debt

What does the second section suggest about the impact of government on society?

• It had no impact on society

• It undermined responsibility

• It strengthened community responsibility

• It improved social cohesion

What positive actions by the government are acknowledged in the final section?

• Abolishing civil partnerships

• Increased taxes and reduced spending

• Devolution, the minimum wage, civil partnerships

• Reducing the minimum wage

What is a criticism of the government's approach mentioned in the final section?

• It eliminates the need for police officers

• It reduces the need for government registration

• It creates bureaucratic complications

• It simplifies bureaucratic processes