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The video covers a hand tally of ballots in Georgia to ensure voting machine accuracy, not due to any suspected issues. President-elect Joe Biden recently won Georgia, leading to a Senate runoff election with significant funding from the Republican National Committee. The video also discusses the Assad family's 50-year rule in Syria, marked by a civil war that has displaced millions. Additional news stories are available on Newsy.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the hand tally of ballots in Georgia?

To delay the election results

To investigate suspected voting fraud

To ensure the accuracy of voting machines

To recount votes for a different outcome

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the upcoming runoff elections in Georgia?

They could lead to a 50-50 split in the Senate

They will determine the next President

They are a routine part of every election cycle

They will decide the next Governor of Georgia

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the Assad family been in control of Syria?

60 years

50 years

40 years

30 years

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event has defined Bashar al Assad's rule in Syria?

Peace treaties with neighboring countries

The Syrian civil war

Economic reforms

A major technological advancement

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video encourage viewers to do after the headlines?

Watch a movie

Take a quiz

Read a book

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