VOICED: In America's two-party system, it's not easy being Green

VOICED: In America's two-party system, it's not easy being Green

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the Green Party's efforts to challenge the two-party system in the U.S. with candidates Dr. Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala. It highlights the party's populist message aimed at addressing government gridlock and economic stagnation. Despite historical challenges faced by third parties, the Green Party aims to gain traction through grassroots mobilization and focus on local and state races. The video also touches on the struggles of third-party candidates like Ursula Rozum and the importance of independent political voices in a system dominated by corporate-sponsored campaigns.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the Green Party candidates mentioned in the video?

Barack Obama and Joe Biden

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan

Ralph Nader and Ursula Rozum

Dr. Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge faced by third parties in the US according to the video?

Inability to raise funds

Insufficient grassroots support

Difficulty in surviving in a two-party system

Lack of media coverage

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which past Green Party candidate is mentioned as having grabbed attention in 2000?

Dr. Jill Stein

Cheri Honkala

Ralph Nader

Ursula Rozum

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Green Party's target for the 2012 election?

Winning the presidency

Gaining seats in local and state races

Securing a majority in Congress

Becoming the main opposition party

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Green Party plan to make it onto the ballot in 45 states?

Through corporate sponsorship

By focusing on presidential campaigns

Via grassroots mobilization

By forming alliances with other parties