Political Conventions and Remote Learning

The video covers the start of CNN 10's fall season, highlighting the shift to virtual political conventions due to COVID-19. It explores the history and evolution of political conventions, emphasizing changes in the nomination process. The challenges of remote learning during the pandemic are discussed, including technical issues and the impact on students and teachers. The video concludes with a humorous story about a driver's license photo mishap.

What is a unique feature of the 2020 political conventions?

• They are longer than usual.

• They are only for one political party.

• They are mostly virtual.

• They are held in multiple countries.

When did political conventions start in the United States?

• 1920s

• 1830s

• 1960s

• 2000s

What significant change occurred in the 1960s regarding political conventions?

• Voters influenced nominations through primaries.

• They were held every two years.

• They became shorter.

• They started using electronic voting.

What is one purpose of political conventions?

• To create new laws.

• To boost rising political stars.

• To elect a new president.

• To hold debates between candidates.

What was the largest post-convention bounce in recent history?

• 10 percentage points

• 20 percentage points

• 5 percentage points

• 16 percentage points

What is a major concern with remote learning during the pandemic?

• Lack of interest from parents.

• Too many students in classrooms.

• Technical issues and effectiveness.

• Lack of internet access for teachers.

What did the CDC recommend regarding schools during the pandemic?

• To only offer online classes.

• To switch to year-round schooling.

• To reopen in the fall.

• To remain closed indefinitely.

What challenge did a chemistry teacher in Arizona face?

• He had to teach multiple subjects.

• He had to teach in person without an option.

• He was forced to teach online.

• He was given too many students.

What was the issue with the driver's license photo in Tennessee?

• It was a picture of a chair.

• It was taken upside down.

• It was missing a signature.

• It was too dark.

How did officials respond to the driver's license photo mistake?

• They fined the woman.

• They blamed the photographer.

• They ignored it.

• They issued a new license.