President Dwight Eisenhower speaking to reporters about taxes at press conference in Washington, DC

President Dwight Eisenhower speaking to reporters about taxes at press conference in Washington, DC

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Journalism, Business, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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President Eisenhower addresses a press conference focusing on a proposed $20 per person tax cut. He expresses concerns about fiscal irresponsibility, as the government is spending more than it earns. Despite the popular appeal of the tax cut, Eisenhower highlights the potential $2.3 billion reduction in income and emphasizes the need for fiscal balance. He assures that tax cuts are a priority for all political parties and will be pursued when feasible, without requiring a perfectly balanced budget.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of President Eisenhower's press conference?

A healthcare reform plan

A $20 per person tax cut proposal

A new foreign policy initiative

A military strategy update

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does President Eisenhower oppose the proposed tax cut?

Because it would affect healthcare budgets

Because it would decrease military funding

Because it would lead to fiscal irresponsibility

Because it would increase government spending

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of the $20 exemption in its first year?

Double the national income

Have no impact on income

Reduce income by $2 billion, $300 million

Increase income by $2 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does President Eisenhower say about the balance of the budget and tax cuts?

Tax cuts can be considered even if the budget is not perfectly balanced

The budget should be ignored when considering tax cuts

Tax cuts are not possible under any circumstances

The budget must be perfectly balanced before any tax cuts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to President Eisenhower, what is the stance of political parties on tax cuts?

They only support tax cuts during elections

They are generally opposed to tax cuts

They are indifferent to tax cuts

They favor tax cuts when possible