Daily Current Affairs Questions

Who will preside the joint sitting of the United States Congress to count and certify the electoral votes.

A. Speaker of the House
B. President Pro Tempore
C. Vice President of the US
D. President of the US

Answer: C

Consider the following statements

1. Joint sessions of the United States Congress are traditionally presided over by the speaker of the House.
2. President Pro Tempore of the Senate will preside over the counting of electoral votes.

Select the correct statement/s

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A (Vice President who is the president of the Senate will preside over the counting of electoral votes.)