What to expect during the Trump transition

What to expect during the Trump transition

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The video discusses the transition to the next American presidency, highlighting the agreement between President Biden's administration and president-elect Trump's team for a peaceful transfer of power. It covers the roles of Linda McMahon and Howard Lutnick in the transition, the focus on filling cabinet positions, and the logistics involved. The video also provides historical context, crediting John Adams for establishing the tradition of peaceful transitions, and notes the official start of new administrations on January 20th.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered a hallmark of American democracy?

The inauguration ceremony

The election of a new president

The peaceful transfer of power

The formation of a new cabinet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are leading the transition for the incoming Trump administration?

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden

Linda McMahon and Howard Lutnick

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

Stephanie Lieberman and Scripps News

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many presidentially appointed positions require Senate confirmation?

Over 4000

More than 1200

Exactly 1000

Less than 500

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which president is credited with establishing the tradition of a peaceful transfer of power?

George Washington

Abraham Lincoln

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What date marks the official beginning of a new administration since the 1930s?

January 1st

March 4th

January 20th

February 1st