Men and women take their turns in the voting booths during the 1968 presidential election.

Men and women take their turns in the voting booths during the 1968 presidential election.

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The transcript describes the period 12 hours after polling places close, announcing the winner of the election as the 37th president of the United States, with an electoral total of 302 votes, which is 32 more than needed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many hours after the last polling place closed is the scene set?

16 hours

10 hours

14 hours

12 hours

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is declared the winner in the announcement?

The American people

The 36th president

The electoral college

The 37th president

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the number 37 in the context of the announcement?

It is the number of states voting.

It is the number of hours since polling closed.

It is the number of the president elected.

It is the number of electoral votes needed.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total number of electoral votes received by the winner?

320 votes

302 votes

290 votes

270 votes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many more electoral votes did the winner receive compared to the required majority?

42 more

22 more

32 more

12 more