Biden Seeks to Roll Back Trump Tax Breaks

Biden Seeks to Roll Back Trump Tax Breaks

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The video discusses a budget proposal by the White House, which includes a 25% minimum tax on billionaires, nearly doubling the capital gains tax, and raising the top income tax bracket. Despite these proposals, the likelihood of passing them in Congress is low, especially with Republicans controlling the House. The video highlights the significant gap between Democrats and Republicans on spending and taxes, which will be crucial in upcoming budget negotiations and the debt ceiling deadline.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key components of the White House's budget proposal?

A 25% minimum tax on billionaires

A flat tax rate for everyone

A 10% tax on all citizens

Elimination of all income taxes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the budget proposal unlikely to pass in Congress?

It lacks support from both parties

It has already been passed

Democrats are in control of the House

Republicans are in control of the House

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant difference between Democrats and Republicans regarding the budget proposal?

Both agree on spending cuts

Republicans want to raise taxes, Democrats want to cut spending

Democrats want to raise taxes, Republicans want to cut spending

Both want to increase taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What upcoming challenge is mentioned in relation to the budget proposal?

A trade agreement with Europe

A natural disaster

The debt ceiling deadline

A new presidential election

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do Republicans generally propose instead of raising taxes?

Increasing social welfare programs

Expanding healthcare coverage

Making spending cuts

Raising the minimum wage