VOICED: Superhero and Raving Loony target Britain's protest votes

VOICED: Superhero and Raving Loony target Britain's protest votes

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Social Studies, English

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses Captain Beany, a superhero-like figure running for parliament in Port Talbot, South Wales. His unconventional campaign includes humorous policies like bilingual tattoos and printing corrupt officials' faces on toilet paper. The narrative critiques traditional politics, likening it to a playground, and highlights the potential for protest votes to support alternative parties like the Monster Raving Loony Party. The text emphasizes the role of non-traditional candidates in bringing humor and change to British politics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique proposal is part of Captain Beany's manifesto?

Free education for all

Bilingual tattoos in Welsh and English

Universal healthcare

Tax cuts for businesses

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Captain Beany plan to change the appearance of the House of Commons?

By making it taller

By painting it orange

By installing a new roof

By adding more windows

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent event has contributed to the public's disillusionment with traditional politics?

A change in the voting system

A scandal involving lawmakers' expenses

A new tax law

A major economic recession

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the leader of the Monster Raving Loony Party contesting against?

Boris Johnson

Theresa May

David Cameron

Gordon Brown

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the goals of the Monster Raving Loony Party?

To win the majority of seats

To bring humor back to politics

To reduce taxes

To increase military spending