2020 United States elections

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/2020-united-states-elections

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What kind of government does 2020 United States elections have?Democrats achieved unified control of the presidency and both houses of Congress
2. What is the election date?November 3, 2020
3. What is the presidential winner?Joe Biden
4. What happened in the 2020 U.S. presidential election?Joe Biden won the election and became president, ending Donald Trump's term.
5. Why was the 2020 election special?It had a record number of voters and many people used mail-in or early voting because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Incumbent: The person currently holding a political office, often seeking re-election.
Congress: The bicameral legislative branch of the U.S. federal government, comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Government Trifecta: A situation where one political party holds the presidency and majorities in both houses of Congress.
Voter Turnout: The proportion of eligible voters who participate in an election by casting a ballot.