US Defense Contracts and Strategies

US Defense Contracts and Strategies

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video discusses the F-35 Lightning II, a costly and delayed fighter jet project deeply integrated into the US military and economy. Despite design flaws and budget overruns, the project continues due to political engineering and economic impact. Defense companies spread operations across states to gain congressional support, making the project nearly impossible to cancel. The video also highlights the military-industrial complex and the challenges of concurrency in production.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the unique features of the F-35 Lightning II?

It is powered by solar energy.

It can fly underwater.

It can take off and land vertically.

It is a commercial passenger plane.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is canceling the F-35 project considered nearly impossible?

It is the cheapest fighter jet available.

It is deeply integrated into the US government, military, and economy.

It is the only fighter jet in the US military.

It is already fully paid for.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy do US defense companies use to gain support in Congress?

They spread operations across many states to create jobs.

They avoid any political involvement.

They offer free products to Congress members.

They only operate in Washington D.C.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does Congress play in defense contracts?

They design the defense products.

They approve domestic and foreign sales.

They have no involvement.

They manufacture the defense products.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant outcome of Lockheed Martin purchasing Sikorsky?

Lockheed Martin moved its headquarters to Connecticut.

Lockheed Martin exited the helicopter market.

Sikorsky stopped producing helicopters.

Lockheed Martin gained political influence in Connecticut.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the strategy of spreading defense operations across states?

Corporate expansion

State lobbying

Political engineering

Economic diversification

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge faced by the F-35 project due to concurrency?

Simplified testing process

Reduced job creation

Delayed project timeline

Increased production speed

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