Biden Surges in the Polls Following BLM & COVID But Does it Matter - TLDR News

Biden Surges in the Polls Following BLM & COVID But Does it Matter - TLDR News

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the impact of polls and current events on the 2020 election, focusing on Joe Biden's lead over Donald Trump. It explains polling methods, their limitations, and the role of the Electoral College. The video also covers recent Supreme Court rulings and their potential effects on the election, as well as other factors like Biden's running mate choice and John Bolton's book.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main limitations of polling data?

Polls only consider the opinions of registered voters.

Polls always predict the exact election outcome.

Polls are conducted only in urban areas.

Polls are a sample and may not represent the entire population.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might the CNN poll showing Biden leading by 14 points be considered an outlier?

Because it only surveyed young voters.

Because it was conducted by a biased organization.

Because it shows a much larger lead than other polls.

Because it was conducted only in rural areas.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Electoral College affect the 2016 election outcome?

It was not used in the 2016 election.

It had no impact on the election outcome.

It enabled Donald Trump to win despite losing the popular vote.

It allowed Hillary Clinton to win the presidency.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant first in the 2020 election according to the video?

The first election with online voting.

The first election without debates.

The first election during a global pandemic.

The first election with only one candidate.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's ruling on the DACA program?

It ended the DACA program permanently.

It upheld the DACA program but questioned the procedure used to end it.

It expanded the DACA program to include more immigrants.

It declared the DACA program unconstitutional.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one potential impact of Joe Biden's choice of running mate?

It could result in a new political party being formed.

It could lead to a change in the election date.

It could have no effect on the election.

It could significantly influence voter turnout.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What controversial claim is made in John Bolton's book?

That Trump plans to resign before the election.

That Trump asked China for help in his reelection bid.

That Trump will not run for reelection.

That Trump has already won the election.