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The US Supreme Court tied 4-4 on a challenge to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision to extend the absentee ballot deadline, allowing the ruling to stand. Pennsylvania Republicans sought to overturn this decision, which permits counting ballots received up to three days post-election, provided they were not mailed after November 3rd. Additionally, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced new rules for the final debate between President Trump and former Vice President Biden, including uninterrupted two-minute responses and muted microphones during initial responses.

What was the outcome of the US Supreme Court's decision on the Pennsylvania absentee ballot deadline challenge?

• The decision was not addressed.

• The decision was postponed.

• The decision was upheld.

• The decision was overturned.

What condition must be met for absentee ballots received after the election to be counted in Pennsylvania?

• They must be received by November 3rd.

• They must be postmarked by November 3rd.

• They must be received by November 5th.

• They must be mailed after November 3rd.

What new rule did the Commission on Presidential Debates introduce for the final debate?

• Candidates will have unlimited speaking time.

• Candidates will have to answer questions in writing.

• Candidates will be able to respond for two minutes without interruption.

• Candidates will not be allowed to speak.

How will the Commission on Presidential Debates ensure candidates have uninterrupted speaking time?

• By allowing only one candidate on stage at a time.

• By providing noise-canceling headphones.

• By muting the microphones of the audience.

• By muting the microphones of the candidates.

During which part of the debate will both candidates' microphones be turned on?

• During the closing statements.

• During the question and answer session.

• During the opening statements.

• During the open discussion portions.