Pres. Trump Suggests 2020 Election Delay, But That's Not In His Power

The transcript discusses the fixed date of the US election in November, which has been in place since the 1840s and can only be changed by an act of Congress. The President lacks the power to alter this date without congressional support, which is unlikely given the Democratic control of the House. Even if Congress were to approve a change, constitutional deadlines for the new Congress and presidential inauguration limit how far the election can be postponed. Political figures, including Republicans, have opposed the idea of changing the election date, viewing it as a distraction from economic issues.

Since when has the US traditionally voted on a Tuesday in November?

• Since the 1800s

• Since the 1700s

• Since the 1900s

• Since the 1840s

What is required to change the date of the November election?

• A presidential executive order

• A Supreme Court ruling

• An act of Congress

• A state governor's approval

What date must the new Congress be sworn in according to the Constitution?

• January 20th

• January 3rd

• January 10th

• January 1st

What is the date set for the presidential inauguration?

• January 20th

• January 25th

• January 18th

• January 15th

Which political leader stated that the election date is 'set in stone'?

• A Democratic National Committee spokeswoman

• President Trump

• Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

• House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy