Candidates' Debate and Election Issues

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.

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

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

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

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

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

• 50%

• 60%

• 74%

• 80%

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

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

What was CNN 10's approach to maintaining objectivity in their coverage?

• By avoiding controversial topics

• By partnering with AT&T's Youth Voices Collective

• By only covering one side of the debate

• By not featuring any student questions

What did the CNN 10 program feature as part of their special editions?

• Interviews with the candidates

• Student questions about journalism

• Live debate coverage

• Behind-the-scenes political analysis

Where did CNN 10's Carl Azuz mention they were going at the end of the program?

• To a political rally

• To the White House

• To a university campus

• To Gold Beach, Oregon