Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

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The video covers the latest political headlines as of March 13th, focusing on the U.S. government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Lawmakers are working to increase testing access, provide unemployment insurance, and secure food assistance funding. Democrats are also pushing for paid family leave. The Democratic debate has been moved to Washington D.C. due to coronavirus concerns, marking the first head-to-head matchup between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. Both candidates are reducing large events. Upcoming presidential primaries in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio are also discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measures are lawmakers focusing on to address the coronavirus outbreak?

Reducing taxes

Implementing travel bans

Building new hospitals

Increasing free testing access and unemployment insurance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional support are Democrats advocating for during the coronavirus crisis?

New infrastructure projects

Increased military spending

Tax cuts for businesses

Paid family leave

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the 11th Democratic debate moved from Arizona to Washington DC?

Due to concerns about coronavirus

To include more candidates

Because of a scheduling conflict

To accommodate a larger audience

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the two candidates participating in the first head-to-head Democratic debate?

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders

Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg

Kamala Harris and Cory Booker

Michael Bloomberg and Andrew Yang

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states are holding presidential primary contests on the upcoming Tuesday?

Nevada, South Carolina, Michigan, and Wisconsin

Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland

California, Texas, New York, and Georgia

Arizona, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio