UPS and FedEx Say They Can't Help Deliver Mail-in Ballots

UPS and FedEx Say They Can't Help Deliver Mail-in Ballots

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Social Studies, Journalism, Business

9th - 12th Grade

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The USPS has warned that it may not be able to deliver all mail-in ballots in time for the November election. Private carriers like UPS and FedEx are not authorized to deliver ballots due to legal restrictions. The USPS is facing operational challenges, including mail backlogs and equipment changes. Political figures, including former President Obama and House Speaker Pelosi, have reacted to these issues, with Pelosi calling for testimonies from USPS officials.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the US Postal Service face regarding mail-in ballots for the November election?

Inability to deliver all ballots on time

Technical issues with ballot scanning

Increased postage costs

Lack of sufficient ballots

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are UPS and FedEx not authorized to deliver mail-in ballots?

They have limited delivery hours

They charge high fees for delivery

They require special packaging for ballots

They lack the necessary postmarking status

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What logistical difference exists between private carriers and the USPS?

Private carriers offer faster delivery

Private carriers provide free delivery

Private carriers have more delivery vehicles

Private carriers have fewer delivery routes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What accusation did former President Obama make against President Trump regarding the USPS?

Hiring more postal workers

Supporting mail-in voting

Increasing USPS funding

Trying to undermine the USPS to affect voting

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was called to testify at an emergency hearing about the USPS?

President Trump and Vice President Pence

UPS and FedEx CEOs

Former President Obama and House Speaker Pelosi

Postmaster General Louis Dejoy and USPS board chair Robert Duncan

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