VOICED: Costa Rica goes to the polls

VOICED: Costa Rica goes to the polls

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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Auto Guevara, a libertarian candidate in Costa Rica's presidential election, proposes adopting the US dollar and tackling unemployment. He leads in polls with 30% of the vote, ahead of opposition candidate Auto Solis and threatening incumbent party candidate Laura Chinchilla. Chinchilla's lead has decreased to 40%. Costa Rica, a stable democracy, faces a potential runoff election if no candidate secures 40% of the vote. The election reflects a vision for a future with fair wealth distribution and opportunities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Auto Guevara's main economic proposal in his campaign?

Increase taxes

Reduce government spending

Nationalize industries

Adopt the US dollar

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which candidate is Auto Guevara currently leading in the polls?

Laura Chinchilla

Auto Solis

The incumbent president

None of the above

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the vote does a candidate need to avoid a runoff election?

40%

30%

45%

35%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key features of Costa Rica's economy mentioned in the video?

Controlled inflation

High unemployment

Unstable currency

High inflation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Costa Rica described in terms of safety compared to its neighbors?

Less safe

One of the safest

Equally safe

More dangerous