Jeremiah's Campaign Controversy

Jeremiah's Campaign Controversy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial discusses a political case involving Jeremiah Piccolo and Thelma Tuckerson's campaign for class treasurer. Thelma's campaign distributed a letter with false claims about Jeremiah's qualifications and money management skills. Jeremiah defends himself by providing evidence of his experience as a swim team treasurer and refuting rumors about his financial habits. The lack of evidence in Thelma's claims leads to a ruling in favor of Jeremiah, and Thelma is instructed to write a new letter correcting the false statements.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue in the political case discussed?

A dispute over the class treasurer position

A disagreement about school uniforms

A campaign for class president

A debate over school lunch prices

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main problem with the open letter distributed by Thelma's campaign?

It was not approved by the principal

It contained false claims

It was too long

It was written in a foreign language

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What claim did the open letter make about Jeremiah's experience?

He is the best candidate for treasurer

He lacks experience in student government

He is good at handling money

He has been a class officer before

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Jeremiah counter the claim about his lack of experience?

By stating he is the swim team treasurer

By showing his report card

By presenting a letter from his parents

By ignoring the claim

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rumors were spread about Jeremiah's financial habits?

He donates all his money

He loses his lunch money routinely

He invests in stocks

He saves all his money

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Jeremiah defend himself against the rumors?

By admitting they were true

By providing evidence of his financial habits

By apologizing to the class

By highlighting the lack of evidence and hearsay

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final ruling in the case?

The case was dismissed

In favor of Jeremiah

A new election was called

In favor of Thelma

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What corrective action was Thelma required to take?

Write a new letter correcting the false statements

Apologize publicly to Jeremiah

Withdraw from the election

Organize a debate