Beware of early claims of victory in presidential election

Beware of early claims of victory in presidential election

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Trump demands immediate election results, but experts say it may take days due to the close race. They warn against candidates declaring victory prematurely, as seen in 2020 when Trump claimed victory early, leading to demands to stop counting and efforts to overturn results. Trump now claims, without evidence, that the election will be stolen from him.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Trump demand regarding the election results on the night of the election?

That the race be called immediately after polls close

That the results be delayed for a week

That the results be announced the next morning

That the results be kept confidential

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do experts believe determining a winner could take several days?

Due to technical issues with voting machines

Because of the historically close nature of the race

Because of a lack of polling stations

Due to a shortage of election officials

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did experts warn against during the election night?

Ignoring the official election results

Believing any candidate who quickly declares victory

Trusting the media's election predictions

Relying on exit polls for results

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of Trump's premature victory claim in 2020?

Immediate acceptance of the results by all parties

Demands to stop counting ballots and efforts to overturn results

A peaceful transition of power

A recount in all states

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Trump's current claim about the election?

That the election will be postponed

That he will win by a landslide

That crooked people will steal the election from him

That the election process is fair and transparent