Electoral College Victory Secured for Biden: But the Chaos Likely Isn't Over Yet - TLDR News

The video explains the Electoral College system, where electors, not the public, vote for the President. It details the selection and role of electors, including the concept of faithless electors. Biden's victory with 306 electoral votes is confirmed despite Trump's legal challenges. The video also discusses the alternate electors proposed by Trump and the upcoming January 6th Senate vote count.

What is the primary role of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections?

• To directly elect the President

• To elect members of Congress

• To decide state laws

• To vote on behalf of the people for the President

How are electors typically chosen in most states?

• Through a national vote

• By a random lottery

• Through a winner-takes-all system

• By the state governor

What is a 'faithless elector'?

• An elector who votes for the candidate they pledged to support

• An elector who votes against the candidate they pledged to support

• An elector who does not vote

• An elector who is not part of any political party

What was the outcome of the 2020 U.S. presidential election?

• Trump won with 232 electoral votes

• Biden won with 232 electoral votes

• Biden won with 306 electoral votes

• Trump won with 306 electoral votes

What was the response of the Trump campaign to the 2020 election results?

• They accepted the results immediately

• They conceded without any objections

• They filed numerous legal challenges

• They requested a new election

What was the main issue with the alternate electors proposed by the Trump team?

• They were from a different country

• They had more votes than the official electors

• They were chosen by the Democratic Party

• They were not certified by the states

What is required for an objection to the electoral vote count to hold weight?

• An objection from the Senate only

• An objection from the House only

• An objection from both the Senate and the House

• An objection from the President

What is the likelihood of the objections to the electoral vote count succeeding?

• Very high

• Low

• Guaranteed

• Moderate

When is the President-elect officially inaugurated?

• December 14th

• January 20th

• February 1st

• January 6th

What is the significance of the Electoral Count Act of 1887?

• It allows the President to choose electors

• It abolishes the Electoral College

• It mandates a national popular vote

• It outlines the process for counting electoral votes