Merrick Garland and Democratic Primaries

Merrick Garland and Democratic Primaries

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The webcast covers discussions on the nuclear summit's impact, the ongoing US primaries, and the Supreme Court nomination of Merrick Garland. Panelists analyze the effectiveness of nuclear summits in securing loose nuclear materials and the political dynamics of the primaries, including delegate counts and potential outcomes. The webcast also explores the strategy behind Garland's nomination and its implications for the Obama administration.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the nuclear summits discussed in the webcast?

Climate change initiatives

Securing loose nuclear material

Economic development

International trade agreements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the upcoming Wisconsin primary in the political race?

It is the final primary of the season

It is a stand-alone contest that could impact both parties

It is a primary only for the Democratic party

It is a primary only for the Republican party

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the New York primary considered important in the Democratic race?

It has not had a significant Democratic contest since the 1980s

It is the last primary before the convention

It is a winner-take-all primary

It is the first primary of the season

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential issue with the Democratic delegate system as discussed in the webcast?

The lack of superdelegates

The absence of pledged delegates

The role of superdelegates

The winner-take-all rule

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do superdelegates differ from pledged delegates in the Democratic primary?

Superdelegates are elected by the public

Superdelegates are party officials and leaders

Superdelegates have no voting power

Superdelegates are only in the Republican party

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy is the Obama administration using to support Merrick Garland's Supreme Court nomination?

Waiting for the next presidential term

Gaining high-profile Republican support

Focusing solely on Democratic support

Ignoring Republican opposition

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mitch McConnell's response to the nomination of Merrick Garland?

He remained neutral

He opposed holding hearings

He called for immediate hearings

He supported the nomination

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