Bernie Sanders' Economic Policies and Views

Bernie Sanders' Economic Policies and Views

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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Ezra Klein and Bernie Sanders discuss global poverty, immigration, and open borders. Sanders argues against open borders, labeling it a right-wing proposal, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a nation-state. He highlights the need to address youth unemployment and create jobs in the U.S. Sanders also discusses the responsibilities towards global poverty, advocating for foreign aid without compromising American workers' standards. He outlines domestic policies like tuition-free colleges, infrastructure jobs, and wealth redistribution to address poverty and inequality.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Ezra Klein suggest might be a politically controversial conclusion in the US when addressing global poverty?

Raising immigration levels

Reducing foreign aid

Increasing military spending

Lowering taxes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Bernie Sanders, what is the impact of open borders on American workers?

It would increase wages

It would lower wages and increase unemployment

It would create more jobs

It would have no impact

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Bernie Sanders believe is the moral responsibility of nation-states?

To focus solely on domestic economic growth

To adopt open border policies

To address international poverty without harming their own citizens

To prioritize international aid over domestic issues

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Ezra Klein describe the economic status of someone poor by US standards compared to Malaysian standards?

Equally poor

Richer

Poorer

The same

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Bernie Sanders' domestic priorities as a US senator?

Increasing military spending

Supporting tuition-free public colleges

Implementing open border policies

Reducing taxes for the wealthy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Bernie Sanders propose to help end poverty in America?

Lowering the minimum wage

Creating millions of jobs

Reducing foreign aid

Increasing taxes for the middle class

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Bernie Sanders identify as a major issue in global wealth distribution?

The bottom 99% owning more than the top 1%

The middle class owning more than the top 1%

Equal distribution of wealth

The top 1% owning more than the bottom 99%

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