Some Crucial 2020 Election Events Are Coming Up In December

Some Crucial 2020 Election Events Are Coming Up In December

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The video tutorial explains the key deadlines and milestones in the U.S. presidential election process, focusing on the period between Election Day and Inauguration Day. It covers the county and state-level certification of results, the Safe Harbor deadline on December 8th, and the Electoral College voting on December 14th. The tutorial also discusses the legal challenges and recounts that can occur, and the final approval of electoral votes by Congress on January 6th. The process is designed to ensure a smooth transition of power, with specific deadlines to finalize results and prevent disputes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the key activities that occur between Election Day and Inauguration Day?

Approval of the federal budget

Nomination of Supreme Court justices

Inauguration of the new president

State-level certification of results

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Safe Harbor deadline on December 8th?

It is the day when the new president is inaugurated

It ensures that Congress will not challenge the electoral votes

It marks the end of the election campaign

It is the deadline for voter registration

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens on December 14th in the presidential election process?

The new president is sworn in

The Supreme Court reviews the election results

Electors meet to cast their states' electoral votes

Congress counts the electoral votes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can the results of the electoral votes be changed between December 14th and January 6th?

Yes, if there are legal challenges

Yes, if Congress decides to intervene

No, the votes are signed, sealed, and sent to Washington

Yes, if the Supreme Court orders a recount

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When does the new Congress vote to approve the electoral votes?

January 20th

December 8th

December 14th

January 6th