Biden's Political Strategies and History

Biden's Political Strategies and History

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

The video discusses Joe Biden's political journey, starting with his 1987 presidential run and the plagiarism scandal. It highlights his belief in consensus and bipartisanship, despite criticisms of being too moderate. Biden's strengths, such as empathy and ability to connect with voters, are noted. His progressive policy proposals, including tripling the Child Tax Credit and supporting a $15 minimum wage, are outlined. The video also covers Biden's campaign strategy to win key states by appealing to moderate voters and his reputation as a deal-maker.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Joe Biden dropped out of the 1987 presidential race?

Health issues

Plagiarism scandal

Lack of funding

Family commitments

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Republican Senator that supported Biden during his plagiarism scandal?

Mitch McConnell

Strom Thurmond

John McCain

Lindsey Graham

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Joe Biden view the possibility of working with Republicans?

Irrelevant to his campaign

Unlikely but necessary

Possible and preferable

Impossible and unnecessary

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of Biden's political persona?

Strictly partisan

Nostalgic and consensus-driven

Radically progressive

Indifferent to public opinion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which policy is NOT part of Joe Biden's progressive platform?

Tripling the Child Tax Credit

A $15 minimum wage

Free college education

Abolishing the Electoral College

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the 2009 financial crisis, what was Biden's role in the stimulus bill?

He opposed the bill

He convinced moderate Republicans to support it

He drafted the entire bill

He was not involved

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant aspect of Biden's political strategy?

Winning key states

Focusing only on urban areas

Avoiding bipartisan efforts

Relying on social media campaigns

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