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The video covers Senator Josh Hawley's decision to object to the certification of the Electoral College votes, which is seen as a political move with future ambitions. It also discusses the upcoming Georgia Senate runoffs that will determine the balance of power in the US Senate, highlighting issues with voter registration purges. Additionally, the video addresses President Trump's veto of a defense spending bill, which includes a pay hike for troops, and the Senate's expected vote to override the veto.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason Representative Paul Mitchell believes Senator Hawley is objecting to the Electoral College certification?

To uphold democratic principles

To ensure a fair election process

To support President Biden

To gain political advantage for future elections

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Georgia Senate runoffs?

They will decide the next Speaker of the House

They will finalize the Electoral College votes

They will determine the balance of power in the US Senate

They will decide the next President

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did a judge order two counties to stop purging voters?

The counties were not updating their voter rolls

The counties were discriminating against certain voters

The counties were not following federal guidelines

The counties were using unverified change of address data

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is included in the $740 billion defense spending bill?

Increased funding for foreign aid

New military bases

A pay hike for troops

A reduction in military spending

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did President Trump veto the defense spending bill?

He wanted to focus on domestic issues

He wanted to reduce the overall budget

He disagreed with the pay hike for troops

He wanted additional provisions included