Senator George Norris speaks in Washington, DC about ratification of 20th Amendment to US Constitution

The transcript discusses the timing of Congress and presidential terms, highlighting the changes brought by the 20th Amendment. It explains how the amendment eliminates short sessions of Congress and changes the presidential inauguration date from March 4th to January 20th. The text also covers scenarios where no presidential candidate receives a majority, leading to the election being decided by the House of Representatives. Senator George W. Norris's role in proposing the amendment is also mentioned.

When does the newly elected Congress take office according to the 20th Amendment?

• December 1st

• January 3rd

• March 4th

• November 20th

What happens if no presidential candidate receives a majority of votes?

• The election is decided by the Supreme Court

• The election is decided by the Senate

• The election is decided by a national re-vote

• The election is decided by the House of Representatives

Which Congress elects the President if no candidate wins a majority?

• The old Congress

• The new Congress

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

Who proposed the 20th Amendment?

• Senator George W. Norris

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

• President Herbert Hoover

• Senator John F. Kennedy

What was one of the main goals of the 20th Amendment?

• To extend the presidential term

• To change the presidential inauguration date

• To abolish the electoral college

• To increase the number of Congress members