Congress Meets to Certify Election

Congress Meets to Certify Election

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

University

Hard

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The transcript discusses the political proceedings in Congress, focusing on the counting of electoral votes and the objections raised, particularly concerning Pennsylvania and Nevada. It highlights the impact of the Capitol protests on the process and the shifts in support among senators and representatives. The discussion also covers the dynamics between the Senate and the House of Representatives, with a focus on the actions of specific members like Mo Brooks and Josh Hawley.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of Congress during the chaotic events at the Capitol?

Planning a new budget

Discussing foreign policy

Counting electoral votes

Debating new legislation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the delay in the congressional proceedings?

A power outage

Protesters storming the Capitol

Technical issues

A natural disaster

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state was expected to have an objection backed by a senator?

Georgia

Michigan

Nevada

Pennsylvania

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did some senators rescind their objections?

They changed their political party

They wanted to expedite the process

They were absent from the session

They were threatened

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the representative that objected to the electoral votes of Nevada?

Nancy Pelosi

Mo Brooks

Josh Hawley

Mitch McConnell