Behind The Ballots In Georgia's Recount — The Largest In U.S. History

Behind The Ballots In Georgia's Recount — The Largest In U.S. History

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The transcript discusses the manual audit of ballots in Georgia following the presidential election, highlighting the political tensions and challenges faced. It explains the risk limiting audit process and the role of election officials and organizations like the Carter Center. Despite accusations and political pressure, election workers emphasize the integrity and accuracy of the process.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the manual audit of ballots in Georgia?

To verify the integrity of the election process

To comply with federal regulations

To recount votes for a different candidate

To delay the election results

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a risk-limiting audit (RLA)?

To ensure the voting machines are functioning properly

To predict future election outcomes

To randomly select voters for a survey

To increase voter turnout

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Monica Childers and what is her role?

A political analyst commenting on the election

A nonprofit worker training officials on audits

A journalist covering the election

A candidate in the election

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of finding uncounted ballots in three counties?

It slightly reduced Biden's lead

It changed the election winner

It led to a new election

It increased voter turnout

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Carter Center's role in the Georgia election audit?

To conduct the audit

To observe and report on the audit process

To campaign for a candidate

To manage the election

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Christy Royston describe her approach to the election process?

Indifferent and uninterested

Process-loving and perfectionist

Skeptical and doubtful

Casual and relaxed

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized as important despite accusations of election rigging?

Recounting votes multiple times

Faith and trust in the electoral process

Ignoring all accusations

Immediate changes to the voting system