VOICED : Uruguay elige al sucesor de Mujica

VOICED : Uruguay elige al sucesor de Mujica

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the Uruguayan general elections, focusing on the candidacy of Tabaré Vázquez from the Frente Amplio and the potential for a second round against Luis Lacalle Pou of the Partido Nacional. It highlights the left-wing's legislative achievements, such as legalizing abortion and marijuana, and the challenge of maintaining a parliamentary majority. Additionally, it covers a plebiscite on lowering the penal age from 18 to 16, requiring a majority vote for approval.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was one of the first candidates to vote in the Uruguayan general elections?

José Mujica

Tabaré Vázquez

Luis Lacalle Pou

Pedro Bordaberry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of votes did the polls predict for Tabaré Vázquez?

Between 40% and 42%

Between 43% and 46%

Between 47% and 50%

Between 51% and 54%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which laws were passed by the left-wing government in Uruguay?

Legalization of same-sex marriage and euthanasia

Legalization of abortion and marijuana

Legalization of gambling and prostitution

Legalization of alcohol and tobacco

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the candidate from the National Party that Vázquez might face in a runoff?

Pedro Bordaberry

Luis Lacalle Pou

José Mujica

Danilo Astori

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed change in the plebiscite regarding the age of criminal responsibility?

Increase from 16 to 18 years

Decrease from 18 to 16 years

Increase from 18 to 20 years

Maintain at 18 years