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Test Your Knowledge: August 8, 2026

10 questions on the week's reporting, from the edition of August 8, 2026. Answer one and you get the explanation, plus a link to the article that covers it.

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10 questions · about 3 minutes
01

Which measurement represents the total value of goods and services a country produces in a given period?

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GDP. Read: US GDP Growth Slows in Second Quarter

02

The Senate and the House of Representatives are the two chambers of:

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Congress. Read: How Congress Really Works – And Why

03

What demographic did President Trump recently announce will be filling the seats of 18-wheelers and shorter-haul trucks to meet freight demands?

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Military veterans. Read: Trump Announces ‘Freedom Haulers’ Boosting Trucking Jobs for Veterans

04

The use of ____ is becoming increasingly prevalent in the Pentagon.

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Artificial intelligence. Read: US and UAE to Create AI Taskforce

05

What were the top two factors driving growth in the US from April to June 2026?

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Consumer spending and business investment. Read: US GDP Growth Slows in Second Quarter

06

What is the primary goal of Congress?

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To pass legislation. Read: How Congress Really Works – And Why

07

The market growth for the trucking industry is expected to increase from $906 billion to _____ over the next 10 years.

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$1.46 trillion. Read: Trump Announces ‘Freedom Haulers’ Boosting Trucking Jobs for Veterans

08

What does UAE stand for?

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United Arab Emirates. Read: US and UAE to Create AI Taskforce

09

How long is the term for a senator?

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6 years. Read: How Congress Really Works – And Why

10

What determines the number of members in the House of Representatives for each state?

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State population. Read: How Congress Really Works – And Why

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