Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

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The video discusses the upcoming testimony of Postmaster General Louis Dejoy before the Senate amid growing concerns about postal delays and operational changes affecting mail voting in the 2020 presidential election. It highlights elections taking place in Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska, where mail voting is expected to be significant due to the coronavirus pandemic. The video concludes with a mention of Newsy's coverage of global headlines.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is scheduled to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee?

The Attorney General

The President of the United States

The head of the United States Postal Service

The Secretary of State

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Louis Dejoy decide regarding operational changes at the Postal Service?

Increase staff hours

Suspend changes until after the 2020 election

Implement changes immediately

Close several post offices

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states are holding elections today?

Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois

Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia

Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska

California, Texas, and New York

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a concern for election officials in Alaska?

Low voter turnout

Delayed declaration of winners

Lack of polling stations

Voter fraud

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected voting method for many in Florida during the elections?

Proxy voting

Vote by mail

Online voting

In-person voting