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The video covers key news events, including the Minneapolis City Council's vote on a charter amendment to replace the police department with a community-led model, the House's approval of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, and the reopening of the Elijah McClain case in Colorado. These events highlight ongoing discussions and actions related to police reform and accountability in the United States.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Minneapolis City Council voting on regarding the police department?

To increase funding for the police department

To replace the police department with a community-led model

To hire more police officers

To merge the police department with the fire department

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political group primarily supports the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act?

Senate Republicans

House Democrats

State Governors

Independent lawmakers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act?

It proposes to increase police funding

It includes measures to improve police accountability

It aims to reduce the number of police officers

It suggests merging police departments nationwide

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who ordered the reopening of the investigation into Elijah McClain's death?

The Mayor of Minneapolis

The Chief of Police in Colorado

The President of the United States

Governor Jared Polis

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cause of the national outcry related to Elijah McClain's case?

His involvement in a high-profile robbery

His death after a police confrontation

His appointment as a police officer

His escape from police custody