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What major event forced the Senate and House members to move to a secure location?
What major event forced the Senate and House members to move to a secure location?
What significant action did Congress take the evening after the forced entry into the Senate chamber?
What significant action did Congress take the evening after the forced entry into the Senate chamber?
According to the content, what challenge is the Biden administration expected to address?
According to the content, what challenge is the Biden administration expected to address?
What aspect of the upcoming political climate is highlighted by the anticipated actions of the Biden administration?
What aspect of the upcoming political climate is highlighted by the anticipated actions of the Biden administration?
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Which office was notably breached during the forced entry event?
Which office was notably breached during the forced entry event?
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What was one significant impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on voting?
What was one significant impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on voting?
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Which legislation specifically targeted prohibiting racial discrimination in voting?
Which legislation specifically targeted prohibiting racial discrimination in voting?
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What voting restriction was abolished by the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
What voting restriction was abolished by the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
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What amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
What amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
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Which of the following did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 NOT address?
Which of the following did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 NOT address?
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Flashcards
Event at the Senate Chamber
Event at the Senate Chamber
A significant incident involving individuals forcefully entering the Senate chamber and congressional offices.
Joe Biden's Confirmation
Joe Biden's Confirmation
Congress confirmed Joe Biden as President of the United States the morning after the Senate breach.
Impact of Biden Administration
Impact of Biden Administration
The new administration aims to resolve partisan disputes and tackle COVID-19 recovery.
Twenty-Second Amendment
Twenty-Second Amendment
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Political Climate Changes
Political Climate Changes
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Civil Rights Act of 1964
Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Poll Tax
Poll Tax
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Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voting Rights Act of 1965
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Literacy Tests
Literacy Tests
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Twenty-Sixth Amendment
Twenty-Sixth Amendment
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Study Notes
Political Events
- Congress members were rushed out of the Senate chamber and kept there for hours.
- Congress reconvened later that evening following early morning certified election results.
- Joe Biden was affirmed as the next president of the United States.
- The 117th Congress was established.
- The next couple of years will help determine whether partisan rancor abates, and American society returns to normalcy following the defeat of COVID-19.
Constitutional Amendments
- Twenty-Second Amendment: Limited the number of times an individual can be elected president to two terms.
- Twenty-Fourth Amendment: Information not supplied.
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Description
Test your knowledge on significant political events in the United States, including the establishment of the 117th Congress and the confirmation of Joe Biden as president. Additionally, explore the Twenty-Second and Twenty-Fourth Constitutional Amendments to understand their implications. This quiz will help you gauge your understanding of recent political history and constitutional law.
