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The video covers the breach of the US Capitol by protestors, with President-elect Joe Biden condemning the actions as un-American and calling for order. President Trump released a video urging protestors to go home while reiterating claims of election fraud. Meanwhile, Democrats won both Senate seats in Georgia, giving them control of the Senate. The video also mentions ongoing efforts to verify reports about the Capitol events.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Elect Joe Biden say about the scenes at the US Capitol?

They reflect the true America.

They are a small group of extremists.

They are a peaceful protest.

They are a necessary dissent.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Trump address the protesters in his video message?

He asked them to continue protesting.

He encouraged them to stay at the Capitol.

He ignored the situation entirely.

He told them to go home peacefully.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What claim did President Trump repeat in his video message?

The election results were clear.

The election was fraudulent.

The election was inconclusive.

The election was fair.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were declared winners of the Senate seats in Georgia?

Kamala Harris and Chuck Schumer

Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock

David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will be the new composition of the Senate following the Georgia elections?

Republicans have a majority.

Democrats have a majority.

Independents hold the balance.

There is a 50-50 split.