Poverty Solutions and Universal Basic Income

Poverty Solutions and Universal Basic Income

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video discusses the persistent issue of poverty and presents cash as a straightforward solution. It highlights the concept of universal basic income, supported by notable figures like Martin Luther King and Milton Friedman. The video also delves into the historical context, noting that basic income was a mainstream political idea in the 1970s, with attempts by Richard Nixon and Jimmy Carter to implement it. It addresses experiments with the Negative Income Tax and the misconceptions that arose, particularly the belief that people would stop working. The video concludes by asserting that poverty can be ended if society deems it worthwhile.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is often perceived as the main issue with poverty?

Lack of education

Lack of money

Lack of government support

Lack of resources

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which concept is described as a straightforward solution to poverty?

Tax cuts

Universal healthcare

Universal Basic Income

Free education

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who among the following was a supporter of Universal Basic Income?

Ronald Reagan

Barack Obama

John F. Kennedy

Martin Luther King

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which US President attempted to pass a guaranteed minimum income?

Richard Nixon

George Bush

Bill Clinton

Donald Trump

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common misconception about the Negative Income Tax experiments?

They were too expensive

They were universally successful

They led to increased unemployment

They were only conducted in Canada

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one effect observed from the Negative Income Tax experiments?

Decreased school attendance

Higher inflation

People worked fewer hours

Increased crime rates

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a possible reason for people working fewer hours during the experiments?

Increased taxes

More leisure time

Longer school attendance

Higher wages

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main question regarding the implementation of solutions to poverty?

Is it sustainable?

Is it popular?

Is it worth it?

Is it affordable?

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the final section suggest about the possibility of ending poverty?

It is impossible

It requires new ideas

It is possible with existing ideas

It is not a priority