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The Michigan Board of State Canvassers certified Biden's victory in Michigan, despite Trump's baseless fraud claims. Pressure mounts on Trump to transition power, with Senator Portman urging the GSA to cooperate. Janet Yellen is Biden's pick for Treasury Secretary, potentially the first woman in the role.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Michigan Board of State Canvassers' vote?

They declared the election results invalid.

They found evidence of voter fraud.

They certified a victory for President-elect Biden.

They did not certify the election results.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Republican senator wrote an Op-Ed urging the transition of power?

Senator Lindsey Graham

Senator Ted Cruz

Senator Mitch McConnell

Senator Rob Portman

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Senator Rob Portman state in his Op-Ed?

There is no evidence of widespread fraud.

The election should be rerun.

The election results should be contested.

There is evidence of widespread fraud.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is President-elect Biden's choice for Treasury Secretary?

Steven Mnuchin

Ben Bernanke

Jerome Powell

Janet Yellen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historic first could Janet Yellen achieve if confirmed?

First woman to be Secretary of State

First woman to lead the Treasury Department

First woman to be Vice President

First woman to lead the Federal Reserve