Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video covers three main topics: the approval of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act by House lawmakers, the White House's request to invalidate the Affordable Care Act, and the recent economic update showing a rise in consumer spending. The policing bill, backed by House Democrats, aims to improve police accountability but faces opposition in the Senate. The ACA challenge could lead to millions losing healthcare coverage if successful. Lastly, consumer spending increased in May, partially offsetting previous losses due to the pandemic, though the economy remains contracted.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act?

Reducing police presence

Increasing police funding

Improving police accountability

Enhancing police training

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political party primarily supports the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act?

Republicans

Independents

Democrats

Libertarians

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential consequence of invalidating the Affordable Care Act?

Introduction of a new healthcare plan

Millions losing health coverage

Expansion of Medicaid

Increased healthcare costs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic trend was reported by the Commerce Department for May?

Stable consumer spending

No change in consumer spending

Increase in consumer spending

Decrease in consumer spending

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor might influence states to reconsider their reopening strategies?

Resurgence of infections

Public protests

Economic growth

Political pressure