Congress Set To Certify Joe Biden As U.S. President

Congress Set To Certify Joe Biden As U.S. President

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The transcript discusses the aftermath of the presidential election, where Biden is declared the winner. President Trump remains hopeful for a different outcome and is pressuring Vice President Pence, who will oversee the largely ceremonial Electoral College vote count. Trump suggests Pence has options to alter the election results. Additionally, some Republican lawmakers plan to object to Biden's victory.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was announced as the winner of the presidential election?

Mike Pence

Kamala Harris

Joe Biden

Donald Trump

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the Vice President in the Electoral College vote count?

To decide the winner

To oversee the count ceremonially

To count the votes personally

To object to the results

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the usual nature of the Electoral College vote counting process?

Highly controversial

Subject to frequent changes

Quick and straightforward

Lengthy and complicated

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What options does President Trump believe Vice President Pence has regarding the election outcome?

To support Biden's win

To change the outcome

To delay the count

To declare a new election

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action do several Republican lawmakers plan to take regarding Biden's win?

Support it

Ignore it

Celebrate it

Object to it