Understanding Income Inequality

Understanding Income Inequality

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main slogan of the Occupy Wall Street movement?

End Income Inequality

Equality for All

Tax the Rich

We are the 99%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the video, what income is needed to be in the world's top 1%?

$100,000

$34,000

$50,000

$350,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one proposed solution to ensure tax revenue is used effectively?

Increase taxes on the rich

Implement a flat tax rate

Create a dedicated independent commission

Reduce government size

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of tax dollars do Americans believe is wasted by the federal government?

10%

51%

25%

75%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step suggested to reduce income inequality?

Provide universal basic income

Increase taxes on the rich

Eliminate government waste

Implement a worldwide tax