Candidates hammer their economic messages in visits to battleground states

Candidates hammer their economic messages in visits to battleground states

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump delivered speeches in battleground states focusing on their economic plans. Harris, in Pittsburgh, emphasized a new economic direction with tax breaks for working families and investments in small businesses. Trump, in North Carolina, highlighted his economic record, promising low taxes and costs. Recent polls show Trump leading on the economy, but Harris is closing the gap. Trump also addressed FBI investigations and announced a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of Kamala Harris's economic plan?

Increasing investments in small businesses

Reducing taxes for the wealthy

Cutting down on government spending

Enhancing military funding

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state did Donald Trump visit to discuss his economic record?

Ohio

Pennsylvania

Florida

North Carolina

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic benefits did Trump promise to deliver?

High taxes and high energy costs

Higher interest rates

Low taxes and low inflation

Increased government regulations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent trend is observed in the polls regarding economic leadership?

Harris is leading, but Trump is closing the gap

Both are tied

Trump is leading, but Harris is closing the gap

Harris is leading significantly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Trump express dissatisfaction about in his speech?

The support from his party

The media coverage of his campaign

The outcome of recent elections

The pace of FBI investigations