CLEAN : Congressional Democrats react to US Postal Service halting changes blamed for delays

CLEAN : Congressional Democrats react to US Postal Service halting changes blamed for delays

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the politicization of the Postal Service to suppress votes, highlighting concerns about foreign interference, particularly from Russia, in the 2020 elections. It emphasizes the need for legislative action to protect democracy and calls for the resignation of Postmaster General Dejoy. The speaker expresses skepticism about recent changes and outlines plans to pass legislation to safeguard the Postal Service.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the alleged reason behind the politicization of the Postal Service?

To improve postal efficiency

To suppress votes

To increase postal worker salaries

To expand postal services

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What foreign country is mentioned as interfering in the 2020 elections?

Iran

Russia

North Korea

China

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is being taken to address the interference in elections?

Closing post offices

Hiring more postal workers

Passing new legislation

Increasing postal rates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is called to resign due to the risk posed to democracy?

Postmaster General Dejoy

The Vice President

The Secretary of State

The President

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the legislative branch planning to do to protect the Postal Service?

Reduce postal delivery days

Pass legislation and send it to the Senate

Increase funding for the Postal Service

Privatize the Postal Service

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