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US government enters partial shutdown for first time in 7 years NHK

The US government has entered a partial shutdown from early Wednesday as the federal budget expired without new legislation being passed.
The partial closure is the first in about seven years since December 2018 during President Donald Trump's first term. His Republican Party and the Democratic Party clashed over funding for the construction of a wall along the US-Mexico border.

Quiz 1:
When was the last time a partial shutdown occurred in the US government?
A. October 2013
B. December 2018 (During President Donald Trump's first term)
C. January 2020
D. February 2021

Quiz 2:
What was the primary cause of the partial shutdown in October 2021?
A. Funding for infrastructure projects
B. Disagreements over funding for a wall along the US-Mexico border
C. Budget disagreements related to climate change initiatives
D. Government spending on healthcare reform

Quiz 3:
Which president was in office during the last partial government shutdown before October 2021?
A. Barack Obama
B. Donald Trump
C. Joe Biden
D. George W. Bush
Summary
US Government entered a partial shutdown on early Wednesday, first since December 2018 during President Trump's term. The closure occurred due to disagreements over funding for the construction of a wall along the US-Mexico border between the Republican and Democratic parties. No shutdown has
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251001_06/

Date: Oct. 1, 2025

Notes: NHK News with Quiz - 2025-10-01

Created: 2025/10/01 19:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:34

Last Read: 2025/10/01 20:23