'Don't Lick The Envelope': Washington Holds Primary Amid Outbreak

'Don't Lick The Envelope': Washington Holds Primary Amid Outbreak

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the implementation and impact of vote by mail systems in several US states, highlighting their role in increasing voter turnout. It addresses the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly concerns about virus transmission through mail-in ballots. The discussion includes expert insights on the unprecedented nature of conducting elections during a pandemic, drawing parallels to past events like hurricanes. The uncertainty of election outcomes due to delayed results is also explored.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states are mentioned as conducting all vote-by-mail elections?

California, Texas, Florida, and New York

Colorado, Oregon, Washington State, and Hawaii

Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and Idaho

Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern regarding the transmission of coronavirus during the voting process?

The virus being transmitted through licked envelopes

The virus living on paper ballots

The virus spreading through voting machines

The virus spreading in crowded polling stations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alternative methods are suggested for sealing ballots to prevent the spread of coronavirus?

Using a rubber band

Using a heat sealer

Using water or tape

Using glue or staples

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event is mentioned as a previous disruption to elections?

Tornado

Hurricane

Flood

Earthquake

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long might it take to have election results if the race is close?

Three days after the election

Ten days after the election

Five days after the election

One day after the election