Understanding Contested Elections and Campaign Financing

Understanding Contested Elections and Campaign Financing

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Political Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video discusses the controversies surrounding U.S. presidential elections, focusing on allegations of rigging and historical disputes. It highlights the 2000 Bush vs. Gore election, the 1824 election involving Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams, and Nixon's decision not to contest the 1960 election. The video concludes with an overview of the financial aspects of running a presidential campaign.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main accusation against the 2016 election?

It was influenced by foreign powers.

It was the most expensive election.

It had the highest voter turnout.

It was the first election with online voting.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 2000 election, what was a major issue that led to the contest?

Foreign interference

Electronic voting machines

Butterfly ballots and hanging chads

Voter ID laws

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was accused of making a 'corrupt bargain' in the 1824 election?

Henry Clay

John Quincy Adams

Andrew Jackson

Thomas Jefferson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key factor in the 1824 election going to the House of Representatives?

A tie in the popular vote

No majority in the Electoral College

A recount in several states

A Supreme Court decision

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the 1960 election controversy involving Nixon?

Nixon contested the election results.

Nixon accepted the results without contesting.

The election was re-held.

The Supreme Court decided the winner.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the claims made by Nixon's advisers regarding the 1960 election?

Votes were cast by deceased individuals.

Votes were counted twice.

Votes were hacked by foreign entities.

Votes were lost in a fire.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common theme in the contested elections discussed?

All involved accusations of foreign interference.

All were resolved by the Supreme Court.

All had issues with the Electoral College.

All resulted in a re-election.

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