Voting Procedures and Challenges

The video tutorial explores the complexities of voting in the 2020 U.S. election, highlighting challenges such as the pandemic and changes in voting methods. It explains the different ways Americans can vote, including in-person and absentee voting, and details the verification process for absentee ballots. The tutorial also covers how votes are counted and reported, emphasizing the role of election boards. Finally, it discusses media projections on election night and the importance of managing expectations.

What are some challenges voters faced in the 2020 election?

• A pandemic and postal service issues

• Shorter voting hours

• A new voting system

• Increased voting locations

Which of the following is NOT a way Americans can vote?

• In person before election day

• Using a secure drop box

• Online voting

• Mailing an absentee ballot

What is the role of election officials during in-person voting?

• To provide voting machines

• To count votes manually

• To ensure voters are registered and in the right location

• To campaign for candidates

How do voters typically submit their absentee ballots?

• By handing it to a neighbor

• By dropping it off at a polling station

• By mailing it or using a drop box

• By email

What additional step is required for absentee ballots in some states?

• A fingerprint

• A photo ID

• A video recording of the voter

• A witness signature or notary stamp

When do some states start verifying mail-in ballots?

• Weeks before election day

• On election day

• A month before election day

• The day after election day

How are votes from paper ballots and electronic machines combined?

• By reporting to the county board of elections

• Automatically by a central computer

• By sending them to the state board directly

• Manually by election officials

What is the role of news networks on election night?

• To certify the election results

• To make projections based on partial vote counts

• To count the votes

• To announce the official winner

Why is it important to adjust expectations on election night?

• Because official results take time to certify

• Because the media is biased

• Because the results are always wrong

• Because the election might be canceled

What does the law in most states allow regarding vote counts?

• Immediate certification on election night

• Weeks to ensure vote counts are complete and accurate

• Certification only after a recount

• Certification by the media