Candidates' Debate and Election Issues

Candidates' Debate and Election Issues

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

The CNN 10 episode covers the first presidential debate of 2020 between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The debate, moderated by Chris Wallace, focused on key issues like COVID-19, climate change, and election integrity. Both candidates presented their views amidst interruptions and heated exchanges. The episode also highlights the importance of objectivity in journalism.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the format of the presidential debate held at Case Western Reserve University?

Two candidates, 90 minutes, six subjects

Two candidates, 120 minutes, four subjects

Two candidates, 60 minutes, three subjects

Three candidates, 90 minutes, six subjects

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key strategy for candidates during the debate according to presidential debate coaches?

Focusing solely on their own policies

Avoiding any form of attack

Ignoring the moderator's questions

Being prepared for attacks and not getting emotional

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Trump respond to the COVID-19 death toll in the United States?

He said it was due to state governors

He blamed the World Health Organization

He accepted full responsibility

He claimed it was due to China's fault

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main points of disagreement between the candidates regarding climate change?

The impact of nuclear energy

The role of forest management

The existence of climate change

The need for international agreements

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of American voters planned to watch the debate according to a Monmouth University poll?

50%

60%

74%

80%

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern regarding mail-in ballots during the election?

They would delay the election results

They would be too expensive to process

They could be a source of fraud

They would not be counted at all

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the FBI director say about mail-in ballots?

They are a major source of fraud

There is no evidence of manipulation

They should be banned

They are more secure than in-person voting

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