Political Strategies and Public Perception

Political Strategies and Public Perception

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Political Science

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The transcript features a discussion between E.J. Dionne and Michael Gerson on the political landscape of the past year. Key topics include public impatience with political leaders, achievements by Democrats, and the rise of the Tea Party. The conversation also touches on the dysfunctional relationship between political leaders and their bases, the societal implications of giving second chances, and the impact of weather on political figures. Looking forward, the discussion anticipates new political dynamics with Republicans in power and the challenges of an upcoming year of austerity.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major reason for the American public's impatience with the Democratic Congress?

Excessive spending on defense

Focus on job creation

Lack of focus on issues of concern

Too much focus on foreign policy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Democrats view the political achievements of the year?

As a year of economic decline

As a year of missed opportunities

As a year of great achievement

As a year of setbacks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant political event for Republicans in the year discussed?

The rise of the Tea Party

The economic recession

The passage of health care reform

The increase in military spending

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key challenge for Republicans according to the discussion?

Improving foreign relations

Understanding their accomplishments

Increasing military spending

Reducing taxes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a suggested approach for Republicans in governance?

Be revolutionaries

Increase defense spending

Be competent and not scary

Focus on foreign policy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Obama call the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles?

To discuss a trade deal

To praise him for giving Michael Vick a second chance

To criticize the team's performance

To invite him to a political event

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a criticism of President Obama's engagement with popular culture?

He did not engage with the public

He was too reactive to popular culture

He ignored entertainment news

He was too focused on sports

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