Current Events - 9/19/25

Current Events - 9/19/25

Assessment

Interactive Video

Specialty

11th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

Created by

Jesus Mendoza

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the US Federal Reserve?

To manage the national debt.

To stabilize the nation's banking system.

To print all US currency.

To regulate international trade.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the intended effect of the Federal Reserve lowering its key interest rate?

To increase the cost of borrowing money.

To discourage consumer spending and business investment.

To stimulate the economy by making borrowing cheaper.

To reduce the national unemployment rate directly.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following indicates a slowing US economy?

An increase in the number of jobs added compared to forecasts.

A decrease in the unemployment rate.

A rise in inflation and fewer jobs added than expected.

Stable prices and high consumer spending.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key indicator of a potential student aid scam?

The website address ends in ".gov".

The application requires an upfront payment or credit card number.

The aid is offered by a well-known financial institution.

The communication comes from the US Department of Education.

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the Federal Reserve (The FED) and why is it important?

Sentence Starter: The Federal Reserve is _____ and its important because ________.

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