Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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The video covers political headlines for January 11th, focusing on the fallout from the US Capitol riots. House Democrats introduced an impeachment article against President Trump for incitement of insurrection. House Republicans blocked a measure to have Vice President Pence remove Trump via the 25th amendment. A vote on the resolution and impeachment is expected soon. President-elect Joe Biden nominated William Burns as CIA Director, who has served in both Republican and Democratic administrations. Burns will face a confirmation hearing with a narrow Democratic majority.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did House Democrats take following the riots at the US Capitol?

Called for a national day of mourning

Introduced an article of impeachment against President Trump

Introduced a new healthcare bill

Proposed a new tax reform

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did House Republicans block after the Capitol riots?

A measure to increase security at the Capitol

A measure to remove President Trump via the 25th amendment

A proposal to impeach the Vice President

A bill to provide economic relief

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome in the coming days regarding the impeachment?

A Supreme Court decision

A public referendum

A new presidential election

A vote on the resolution and impeachment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did President-elect Joe Biden select to lead the CIA?

John Kerry

William Burns

Susan Rice

Antony Blinken

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which administrations did William Burns serve during his career?

Only Republican administrations

Neither Republican nor Democratic administrations

Only Democratic administrations

Both Republican and Democratic administrations