U.S. Election Process and History

The CNN 10 episode covers the U.S. election day, detailing the presidential race, Senate, House, and gubernatorial elections. It explains the electoral vote process, potential disputes, and the impact of weather on voter turnout. The episode also includes a trivia question and an engineering challenge in Shanghai, concluding with a shoutout to a school.

Which states did Donald Trump visit on the day before the election?

• Georgia and Texas

• Florida and Delaware

• Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin

• Ohio and Pennsylvania

How many U.S. Senate seats are up for election this year?

• 50

• 100

• 35

• 435

What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the U.S. presidency?

• 200

• 250

• 270

• 300

How many states accept mail-in ballots after election day, as long as they are sent by November 3rd?

• 30

• 23

• 15

• 10

What happens if a candidate questions the legitimacy of a state's count?

• The election is automatically recounted

• The governor may choose not to certify the electors' votes

• The candidate automatically wins the state

• The election results are immediately finalized

In the event of a tie in electoral votes, who decides the next U.S. president?

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Vice President

What historical event involved Congress stepping in to resolve a disputed election?

• The election of 2000

• The election of 1824

• The election of 1876

• The election of 1960

What factor is thought to have significantly impacted voter turnout in this election?

• Coronavirus concerns

• Weather conditions

• Economic policies

• Health care reforms

What type of waves have the longest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum?

• Radio waves

• Ultraviolet light

• X-rays

• Microwaves

What engineering challenge was discussed involving moving a building?

• Constructing a skyscraper

• Demolishing an old structure

• Moving a five-story building 200 feet

• Building a bridge