CLEAN: What will US debt default mean?

CLEAN: What will US debt default mean?

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Business, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses financial concerns related to government actions, such as pension delays and debt ceiling issues. It explains how these actions can affect personal finances, including interest rates on loans and credit cards. The importance of raising the debt ceiling to avoid economic instability is highlighted.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of financial mismanagement?

Increased savings

Lower taxes

Financial losses

Higher income

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can a delay in pension payments affect an individual?

It can reduce living expenses

It can increase disposable income

It can cause financial uncertainty

It can lead to financial stability

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to interest rates when the government struggles with financial decisions?

They increase

They remain stable

They are unaffected

They decrease

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of loans are affected by increased interest rates due to government actions?

Only student loans

Only auto loans

All types of consumer credit loans

Only mortgage loans

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it necessary for the government to raise the debt ceiling?

To decrease taxes

To reduce inflation

To maintain financial stability

To increase exports