US Democracy and Voting Issues

The video discusses the state of democracy in the US, highlighting its low ranking in the 2015 Democracy Index and press freedom. It addresses restrictive voting laws affecting low-income and black voters, and the influence of money in politics following a Supreme Court ruling. A study suggests the US is more of an oligarchy than a democracy. Despite these issues, the US democratic experiment is seen as remarkable and worth preserving.

Where does the US rank in the Economist's 2015 Democracy Index?

• 1st

• 50th

• 10th

• 20th

Which country ranks higher than the US in the World Press Freedom Index?

• France

• Malta

• Germany

• Canada

What is a significant barrier to voting for low-income and black people in the US?

• Lack of polling stations

• Complex registration process

• Restrictive voting laws

• High voting fees

What did the Supreme Court rule in 2010 regarding political campaign spending?

• Foreign entities can contribute

• Spending is capped at $1 million

• Only individuals can donate

• Corporations can spend unlimited amounts

How much might candidates spend in the 2016 race to reach the Oval Office?

• $1 billion

• $2 billion

• $5 billion

• $10 billion

What did a 2014 study by Princeton and Northwestern universities suggest about the US?

• It is an oligarchy

• It is a perfect democracy

• It is a monarchy

• It is a dictatorship

What is the significance of the US democratic experiment according to the video?

• It is a model for autocracies

• It is the oldest democracy

• It is the most efficient system

• It is remarkable and worth fighting for

What does the outgoing president suggest about voter turnout?

• It has no impact on elections

• High turnout can reduce the influence of the wealthy

• Only the wealthy should vote

• Turnout should be limited to 50%

What percentage of voter turnout does the outgoing president mention?

• 100%

• 75%

• 99%

• 50%

What is at stake according to the outgoing president if people do not vote?

• International relations

• The economy

• Environmental policies

• The future of democracy