Georgia Runoffs To Determine Which Party Controls Senate

Georgia Runoffs To Determine Which Party Controls Senate

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The video discusses the Georgia runoff elections and their potential to change the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Currently, the Senate is split with 50 Republicans, 46 Democrats, and 2 independents. If Republicans win both seats, they maintain control. If Democrats win both, the Senate will be 50-50, with the Vice President as the tiebreaker. The outcome will affect Senate control, especially after the presidential transition from Trump to Biden.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the Georgia runoff elections?

To elect a new President

To elect new governors

To decide on a new healthcare policy

To change the balance in the United States Senate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current party split in the Senate excluding the Georgia seats?

48 Republicans, 52 Democrats

50 Democrats, 50 Republicans

50 Republicans, 46 Democrats, 2 Independents

52 Republicans, 48 Democrats

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If both GOP candidates win in Georgia, what will be the Republican majority in the Senate?

53-47

52-48

50-50

51-49

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who becomes the tiebreaker in the Senate if it is split 50-50 after January 20th?

The Speaker of the House

The President

The Vice President

The Chief Justice

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if the Georgia seats are split one and one between the parties?

The Senate remains undecided

Republicans maintain control with a one-vote margin

Democrats gain control of the Senate

A new election is held