Bernie Sanders' Political Ideology and Strategies

Bernie Sanders' Political Ideology and Strategies

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

The video discusses the 2016 presidential campaign, highlighting Bernie Sanders' unique position as a social democrat within the Democratic Party. It explores his views on public services, high tax rates, and the need for reform in labor laws and healthcare. Despite not being a frontrunner, Sanders gains significant internet popularity due to his candid approach and public support for his policies. The video also compares the American two-party system with other countries, emphasizing the public's frustration with big money's influence in politics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key strategy to become the 'president of the internet' according to the video?

Follow popular trends

Say what you think without worrying about consequences

Focus on traditional media

Avoid controversial topics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Bernie Sanders' political ideology compare to Scandinavian countries?

He supports a free market with minimal public services

He advocates for a system with strong public services and high taxes

He wants to eliminate all taxes

He believes in a completely free market economy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a policy that Sanders supports?

Reducing taxes for the wealthy

Raising the minimum wage

Government-run healthcare

Labor law reform

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant critique Sanders has about the American party system?

It is overly supportive of small businesses

It has too many parties

It is dominated by big money and neglects working people

It is too focused on international issues

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Sanders' campaign approach differ from typical presidential candidates?

He avoids using social media

He speaks in a bland, non-controversial manner

He focuses solely on traditional campaign methods

He uses a third-party approach within the Democratic party