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Lame Ducks & The Peaceful Transfer of Power

Learn what happens in the days between the presidential election and inauguration day.

Aired 11/18/2020

Simple Civics

Lame Ducks & The Peaceful Transfer of Power

11/18/2020 | 3m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

Learn what happens in the days between the presidential election and inauguration day.

There is a LOT that happens in the roughly 75 days between the presidential election and inauguration day. Dr. Terri Jett explains what so-called "lame duck" presidents do with their remaining time in office and what goes on behind-the-scenes as the incoming president prepares to enter office.

Aired 11/18/2020

Simple Civics is a local public television program presented by WFYI

Simple Civics

Lame Ducks & The Peaceful Transfer of Power

11/18/2020 | 3m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

There is a LOT that happens in the roughly 75 days between the presidential election and inauguration day. Dr. Terri Jett explains what so-called "lame duck" presidents do with their remaining time in office and what goes on behind-the-scenes as the incoming president prepares to enter office.

Aired 11/18/2020

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Simple Civics is a local public television program presented by WFYI

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