Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the economic situation as of July 2nd, highlighting the addition of 4.8 million jobs in June and a drop in the unemployment rate to 11.1%. The stock market has seen significant gains, with the Dow Jones increasing by 18% in the second quarter. However, the data does not account for the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, which has led some states to reverse or pause reopening plans. Additionally, the video covers the fundraising efforts of the Trump and Biden campaigns, with Biden raising $282.1 million and Trump $266 million in the second quarter.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unemployment rate in June after the economy added 4.8 million jobs?

10.5%

9.8%

11.1%

12.0%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what percentage did the Dow Jones increase in the second quarter?

15%

20%

18%

22%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent event is not reflected in the June jobs report?

Unemployment rate drop

Job additions

Increase in COVID-19 cases

Stock market gains

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the Biden campaign and the Democratic National Committee raise in the second quarter?

$250 million

$300 million

$282.1 million

$266 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which campaign raised slightly less than the Democrats in the second quarter?

Independent campaign

Green Party campaign

Libertarian campaign

Trump campaign