Second day without government as political crisis closes doors

Second day without government as political crisis closes doors

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Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Over 90,000 public employees have taken unpaid leave due to a government financial shortfall, which was anticipated for months. The government lacks funds to maintain operations and pay all public employees.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action have over 90,000 public employees been forced to take?

Work overtime

Transfer to private sector

Receive a salary increase

Take unpaid leave

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was anticipated by the government over several months?

A financial shortfall

A decrease in taxes

An increase in public employment

A surplus in the budget

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the government unable to pay the salaries of public employees?

Because of a decrease in public employment

Due to an increase in taxes

Because of a policy change

Due to a lack of sufficient funds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What specific financial issue is the government facing?

Decreased public spending

High inflation rates

Excessive surplus

Inability to maintain operations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the unpaid leave of public employees?

New employment policies

Improved economic conditions

Increased public sector hiring

Government's financial shortfall