What To Expect When Congress Approves The Electoral College Ballots

What To Expect When Congress Approves The Electoral College Ballots

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The transcript discusses the process of Congress counting electoral votes on January 6th and the potential for objections by lawmakers, specifically focusing on Mo Brooks' claims of election fraud in several states. It highlights the limitations of the judicial system in handling election contests and explains the objection process in Congress. The Safe Harbor deadline is mentioned as a protective measure for state election results. Despite the lack of evidence for widespread voter fraud, Brooks remains firm in his stance against recognizing Biden's victory.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of Congress on January 6th in the presidential election process?

To count the electoral votes

To dismiss all objections

To announce the new president

To conduct a new election

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for a formal objection to a state's Electoral College votes?

A petition from the public

Approval from the Supreme Court

A written objection signed by a House member and a Senator

A verbal agreement from both chambers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the last time an objection to Electoral College votes was successfully raised?

In 2020 during Biden's election

In 2016 during Trump's election

In 2005 during Bush's re-election

In 2000 during Bush's election

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Safe Harbor deadline in the electoral process?

To ensure all votes are counted

To protect state results from objections

To allow for recounts

To finalize the presidential candidates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite the lack of evidence, what is Mo Brooks' stance on Biden's victory?

He accepts it as legitimate

He believes it was achieved through voter fraud

He supports a recount

He remains neutral