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In a historic election during a global pandemic, Joe Biden was elected as the 46th President of the United States, with Kamala Harris as Vice President. Biden secured key states like Pennsylvania and Nevada, leading to his victory. The election saw a record voter turnout, with Biden receiving the most votes in U.S. history. The counting process was extended due to mail-in ballots, which favored Biden. Kamala Harris made history as the first woman, Black, and South Asian Vice President.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state provided Joe Biden with the electoral votes needed to secure his presidency?

Ohio

Texas

Florida

Pennsylvania

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant factor in the delay of the election results?

Weather conditions

Mail-in ballots

Polling station closures

Technical glitches

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is set to make history as the first woman and first person of South Asian descent to become Vice President of the United States?

Nancy Pelosi

Condoleezza Rice

Kamala Harris

Elizabeth Warren

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many Americans voted in this election, marking the highest turnout in over a century?

160 million

120 million

180 million

140 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many votes did Joe Biden receive, setting a record for the most votes ever garnered by a presidential candidate in U.S. history?

Over 74 million

Over 80 million

Over 70 million

Over 60 million