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In the 2024 election, how many electoral votes did Donald Trump secure?
In the 2024 election, how many electoral votes did Donald Trump secure?
- 292 (correct)
- 270
- 72 million
- 67 million
Besides Donald Trump, who was the only other president to serve two non-consecutive terms?
Besides Donald Trump, who was the only other president to serve two non-consecutive terms?
- JD Vance
- Kamala Harris
- George W. Bush
- Grover Cleveland (correct)
What milestone did JD Vance achieve in the 2024 election?
What milestone did JD Vance achieve in the 2024 election?
- Securing a majority in the Senate
- Winning the popular vote
- Becoming the oldest vice president in US history
- Becoming the first millennial vice president (correct)
Which political party secured a majority in the Senate during the 2024 election?
Which political party secured a majority in the Senate during the 2024 election?
What did Donald Trump promise to do in his victory speech?
What did Donald Trump promise to do in his victory speech?
What is the significance of Donald Trump's age in the 2024 election?
What is the significance of Donald Trump's age in the 2024 election?
If the Republican Party also secured the majority in the House of Representatives, what type of government would that be considered?
If the Republican Party also secured the majority in the House of Representatives, what type of government would that be considered?
Evaluate the accuracy of the following statement: 'Kamala Harris conceded the election to Donald Trump on November 6th, following a narrow defeat in the popular vote and a significant loss in the electoral college.'
Evaluate the accuracy of the following statement: 'Kamala Harris conceded the election to Donald Trump on November 6th, following a narrow defeat in the popular vote and a significant loss in the electoral college.'
Based solely on the information provided, which statement offers the most viable inference regarding the political climate following Trump's 2024 election victory?
Based solely on the information provided, which statement offers the most viable inference regarding the political climate following Trump's 2024 election victory?
If both Grover Cleveland in the 19th century and Donald Trump in 2024 each won a presidential election after a previous defeat, what is the most significant constitutional implication regarding presidential tenure?
If both Grover Cleveland in the 19th century and Donald Trump in 2024 each won a presidential election after a previous defeat, what is the most significant constitutional implication regarding presidential tenure?
Flashcards
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
The 47th US President, elected in 2024.
Trump's 2024 achievement
Trump's 2024 achievement
Winning both the electoral and popular vote.
Trump's age record
Trump's age record
At 78, the oldest person elected US president.
Non-consecutive terms
Non-consecutive terms
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JD Vance
JD Vance
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Senate Majority
Senate Majority
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Study Notes
- Donald Trump was reelected as the 47th President of the United States on November 5, 2024.
- He secured 292 electoral votes, surpassing the 270 needed to win the presidency.
- Trump is on track to win the national popular vote with almost 72 million votes, compared to Vice President Kamala Harris's 67 million.
- If successful, Trump will be the first Republican since George W. Bush in 2004 to win both the electoral and popular vote.
- At 78 years old, Trump is the oldest person ever elected US president.
- He is only the second person to win the presidency for two non-consecutive terms, after Grover Cleveland, who served as the 22nd (1885-1889) and 24th president (1893-1897).
- JD Vance, Trump's running mate, is set to become the first millennial vice president at 40 years old.
- Millennials are defined as people born between 1981 and 1996.
- Vance will also be one of the youngest vice presidents in US history.
- The Republican Party has also secured a majority of seats in the Senate.
- The race for the House of Representatives is still undecided but leaning Republican, with 201 of the 218 seats needed for a majority.
- In his victory speech, Trump promised to fight for a strong, safe, and prosperous America, stating that it "will truly be the golden age of America."
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