Alf Langdon's Social Security speech in Milwaukee

Alf Langdon's Social Security speech in Milwaukee

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the speaker's strong belief in the necessity and feasibility of old age pensions. It critiques the current act as poorly drafted and financially wasteful, labeling it a fraud on the working man. The speaker argues for repealing the current compulsory insurance plan, highlighting the excessive tax burden on payrolls and its negative impact on re-employment. The Republican Party's stance against any plan that hinders re-employment is also emphasized.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on the current old age pension act?

It is well-drafted and efficient.

It is the best solution available.

It is poorly drafted and wastefully financed.

It is unnecessary and irrelevant.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many working people will begin paying taxes under the new act?

30 million

15 million

10 million

26 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker think about calling the act 'social security'?

It is an accurate description.

It is a clever marketing strategy.

It is a fraud on the working man.

It is a necessary term.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest should be done to the current compulsory insurance plan?

It should be ignored.

It should be repealed.

It should be expanded.

It should be maintained.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Republican Party's stance on plans that hinder re-employment?

They are undecided about such plans.

They support such plans.

They are indifferent to such plans.

They reject any feature of such plans.