Understanding Political Dynamics and Corporate Influence

Understanding Political Dynamics and Corporate Influence

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business, Political Science

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video discusses the urgent need for a Citizens Revolt against the corporate takeover of politics. It highlights the endless cycle of election campaigns, which serve as a distraction and a form of entertainment rather than a means to achieve policy change. The speaker argues that to bring about real political change, corporate money must be separated from politics, as it is the most pressing issue of our time.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to combat the corporate influence in politics?

More corporate funding

Increased election campaigns

More reality TV shows

A Citizens Revolt

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is the nature of the election campaigns?

They are focused on policy change

They are short and effective

They are rarely funded

They are a form of entertainment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker identify as a major distraction in American politics?

The lack of corporate funding

The endless cycle of elections

The focus on policy

The absence of entertainment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker describe as a business unto itself?

Corporate funding

Election campaigns

Policy making

Citizens Revolt

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker believe needs to happen before any political change can occur?

More fundraising campaigns

More reality TV shows

Removal of corporate money from politics

Increase in election campaigns

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is described as the most pressing issue of our time by the speaker?

The popularity of reality TV

The separation of corporate money from politics

The need for more entertainment

The increase in election campaigns