Obama Calls for Calm as Chaos Erupts in Ferguson

Obama Calls for Calm as Chaos Erupts in Ferguson

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Business, Social Studies

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the President's main message following the grand jury's decision in the Michael Brown case?

To encourage violent protests

To respect the decision and protest peacefully

To ignore the grand jury's decision

To call for immediate legal action against the police

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ongoing federal investigations are mentioned in the context of Ferguson?

Investigations into the media coverage

Investigations into the President's involvement

Investigations into the Ferguson police force and potential civil rights violations

Investigations into the local government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the federal government play in addressing racial tensions, according to the transcript?

It should only focus on economic issues

It can help bridge tensions between law enforcement and communities

It has no role

It should enforce stricter laws

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the President's involvement in cases like Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin significant?

Because he is the first African American President

Because he is a lawyer

Because he has no influence

Because he is a local resident

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk of the President getting involved in these situations?

He might solve the issues too quickly

His involvement could be seen as biased

He could lose his job

He might not be taken seriously