CLEAN : 'We don't need to kick the can': W. House on debt ceiling proposal

CLEAN : 'We don't need to kick the can': W. House on debt ceiling proposal

Assessment

Interactive Video

Politics, Government, Economics

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses Senator Mitch McConnell's proposal for Republicans to support a short-term hike in the debt limit. It emphasizes the urgency of resolving the issue without unnecessary delays and highlights the lack of a formal offer. The president's view is that the current options are more complicated than necessary, and a straightforward solution is available.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What proposal did Senator Mitch McConnell make regarding the debt limit?

A short-term hike in the debt limit

A reduction in the debt limit

A long-term solution to the debt limit

A complete removal of the debt limit

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is there a sense of urgency in resolving the debt limit issue?

To avoid additional risks associated with delays

To increase the national debt

To implement new tax policies

To reduce government spending

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the formal offer regarding the debt limit?

No formal offer has been made

The offer has been rejected

A press release has been issued as a formal offer

A formal offer has been made

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the president believe about the options being considered?

They are irrelevant to the current situation

They are straightforward and easy to implement

They are more complicated and difficult

They are the best options available

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge with the options reported in the press?

They are not related to the debt limit

They have been fully accepted

They are more complicated than necessary

They are too simple