CLEAN : Britain prepares for low turnout in

CLEAN : Britain prepares for low turnout in

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Social Studies, Business, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the introduction of regional crime commissioners in England and Wales, who will oversee local policing and have the power to hire and fire chief constables. This initiative aims to improve police accountability amid budget cuts. However, there are concerns about the potential influence of politics on policing and low public interest in the elections. The government hopes that a focus on local issues will help reduce crime rates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the new regional crime commissioners?

Cybersecurity

National security

Local policing

International crime

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What power do the new police commissioners have over chief constables?

They can demote them

They can transfer them

They can hire and fire them

They can promote them

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern critics have about the new system of electing police commissioners?

Higher taxes

Increased crime rates

Lack of training for commissioners

Political influence on policing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the government's hope regarding the impact of local involvement in policing?

Improved technology in policing

Reduction in crime rates

Increase in police funding

More international cooperation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the predicted public response to the elections for police commissioners?

Widespread protests

Increased public support

High voter turnout

Low voter turnout