3 Biden Administration Cabinet Members Confirmed

3 Biden Administration Cabinet Members Confirmed

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Judge Merrick Garland has been confirmed as the new Attorney General by the Senate with a 70 to 30 vote. He will focus on prosecuting those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot and combating violent extremism. Marcia Fudge has been confirmed as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, with Vice President Kamala Harris swearing her in. Michael Regan has been confirmed as the EPA Administrator, marking a historic moment as the first black man to lead the agency.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Merrick Garland's top priorities as the new Attorney General?

Improving healthcare

Combating violent extremism

Increasing military spending

Reducing taxes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Senate vote count for Merrick Garland's confirmation as Attorney General?

80 to 20

70 to 30

50 to 50

60 to 40

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who swore Marcia Fudge into office as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development?

Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Vice President Kamala Harris

Chief Justice John Roberts

President Joe Biden

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical significance does Michael Regan's appointment as EPA Administrator hold?

First Black man to lead the agency

First woman to lead the agency

Youngest person to lead the agency

First Asian American to lead the agency

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Senate vote count for Michael Regan's confirmation as EPA Administrator?

60 to 40

55 to 45

66 to 34

70 to 30