Electoral Votes and Presidential Elections

The video covers the C-SPAN networks' role in public service, the process of counting electoral votes for the 2016 U.S. presidential and vice-presidential elections, and the results. It also addresses the handling of protests during the session and concludes with the dissolution of the joint session.

What is the primary role of C-SPAN as mentioned in the video?

• To provide entertainment programming

• To air reality TV shows

• To broadcast sports events

• To offer long-form public affairs programming

Who were the tellers on the part of the Senate?

• Roy Blunt and Amy Klobuchar

• Bernie Sanders and Faith Spotted Eagle

• Greg Harper and Robert A. Brady

• John Casey and Ron Paul

How many total electoral votes are there for the President of the United States?

• 100

• 270

• 435

• 538

Which candidate received the majority of electoral votes for President?

• Bernie Sanders

• Donald Trump

• John Casey

• Hillary Clinton

How many electoral votes did Hillary Clinton receive?

• 227

• 305

• 34

• 270

Who received the majority of electoral votes for Vice President?

• Carly Fiorina

• Elizabeth Warren

• Michael R. Pence

• Tim Kaine

How many electoral votes did Tim Kaine receive?

• 270

• 305

• 538

• 227

Which state did Michael R. Pence represent?

• Virginia

• Texas

• New York

• Indiana

What was the purpose of the joint session?

• To elect new members of Congress

• To count and declare the electoral votes

• To discuss new legislation

• To dissolve the Senate

When does the term for the elected President and Vice President begin?

• January 1, 2017

• January 20, 2017

• February 1, 2017

• December 31, 2016