What's the Worst That Could Happen in the 2020 Election?

What's the Worst That Could Happen in the 2020 Election?

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The video discusses potential complications in the November election due to increased mail voting. Delays in ballot counting could lead to legal battles, with outcomes possibly decided by courts. If no candidate secures the required Electoral College majority, the decision moves to the House of Representatives, where each state gets one vote. This could result in a deadlock, with the Senate voting separately for Vice President. If unresolved by January 20th, the presidential line of succession may be activated, potentially leading to an interim President.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential issue with mail-in voting during the November election?

Ballots may be counted twice.

Ballots may arrive past the deadline.

Ballots may be sent to the wrong address.

Ballots may be lost in the mail.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if no candidate secures 270 electoral votes?

The decision goes to the Vice President.

The decision goes to the House of Representatives.

The decision goes to the Senate.

The decision goes to the Supreme Court.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many votes does each state delegation get in the House of Representatives?

One vote per state.

One vote per representative.

Two votes per state.

Three votes per state.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might the Speaker of the House decide if there is no majority?

To vote for the candidate with the least public support.

To abstain from voting.

To vote for the candidate with the most public support.

To call for a re-election.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who could become President if the House cannot decide and the President's term ends?

The current President remains in office.

The Vice President becomes President.

The Speaker of the House becomes President.

The Chief Justice becomes President.