Supreme Court May Not Be A Lifeline For Trump Like It Was For Bush

Supreme Court May Not Be A Lifeline For Trump Like It Was For Bush

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The transcript discusses President Trump's legal challenges to the 2020 election results, focusing on unfounded claims of voter fraud and attempts to stop vote counts in states where he trailed Joe Biden. Despite these efforts, no judge halted vote processing, and Biden's lead grew as mail-in ballots were counted. The possibility of Supreme Court intervention is considered, but experts suggest it's unlikely due to the lack of federal or constitutional issues that could change the outcome. The Biden campaign has prepared to counter any legal challenges from Trump.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Trump's response to trailing Joe Biden in the election results?

He accepted the results gracefully.

He claimed voter fraud and initiated legal challenges.

He decided to run for the next election.

He congratulated Joe Biden.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are mail-in ballots treated in key states during the election?

They are counted only if the voter is present.

They are valid if sent by Election Day, even if received later.

They are invalid if received after Election Day.

They are only counted if received on Election Day.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the hope of President Trump and his allies regarding the Supreme Court?

That the court will recount all votes.

That the court will intervene and rule in their favor.

That the court will stop the vote count.

That the court will automatically declare him the winner.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Supreme Court unlikely to get involved in the 2020 election according to experts?

The election results are already certified.

The court is biased towards one candidate.

The court is too busy with other cases.

There is no question of federal or constitutional law involved.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would President Trump need to do to overturn the election results?

Prove widespread voter fraud in multiple states.

Win the popular vote.

Gain support from Congress.

Convince the media of his victory.