CLEAN : New York protesters hope to press Trump to release tax returns

CLEAN : New York protesters hope to press Trump to release tax returns

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the importance of tax transparency, focusing on the public's concern over Donald Trump's tax returns. It highlights the need for transparency to understand potential foreign entanglements and financial conflicts. The speaker calls for action, urging not only Trump but all wealthy individuals to pay their fair share of taxes. A legislative proposal is introduced, requiring presidential candidates to release five years of tax returns to qualify for the ballot in New York State.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern raised in the first section regarding the American government?

The lack of unity among citizens

The undisclosed tax returns of Donald Trump

The effectiveness of social programs

The impact of global warming

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the second section, how many years have presidents been releasing their tax returns?

40 years

30 years

20 years

50 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the public's main concern about Trump's tax returns as discussed in the second section?

The amount of taxes he has paid

The legality of his tax deductions

The potential foreign influence on his administration

His business partnerships in the U.S.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the final section propose regarding presidential candidates and tax returns?

Candidates should release tax returns for the past two years

Candidates should disclose their business partners

Candidates should pay a higher tax rate

Candidates should release five years of tax returns

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the broader demand made by the public in the final section?

For a reduction in social programs

For millionaires and billionaires to pay their fair share of taxes

For increased government spending

For all citizens to pay more taxes