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Electoral College

Quiz by Zingerle, Christine

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  • Q1
    What is the main purpose of the Electoral College in the United States?
    To oversee local elections
    To provide a system of checks and balances
    To conduct the popular vote
    To formally elect the President and Vice President
    30s
  • Q2
    How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency in the United States?
    150
    270
    200
    300
    30s
  • Q3
    Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution established the current Electoral College system?
    12th Amendment
    15th Amendment
    5th Amendment
    10th Amendment
    30s
  • Q4
    What happens if no presidential candidate receives the majority of the electoral votes?
    The Vice President is elected by the Senate
    The Supreme Court decides the winner
    The House of Representatives chooses the President
    The election is automatically rerun
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following statements about the Electoral College is true?
    Electoral votes are awarded on a winner-takes-all basis in most states
    All states use a proportional representation system for electoral votes
    Electoral votes are evenly distributed among all states
    Each elector can vote for anyone they want
    30s
  • Q6
    Which state has the highest number of electoral votes?
    Florida
    Texas
    New York
    California
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the primary function of the electors in the Electoral College?
    To officially cast votes for President and Vice President
    To certify the popular vote
    To campaign for their chosen candidates
    To monitor election integrity
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following best describes a swing state?
    A state with a very low voter turnout
    A state that does not participate in the Electoral College
    A state where both major political parties have similar levels of support among voters
    A state that always votes for the same party
    30s
  • Q9
    How are electors chosen in most states for the Electoral College?
    They are chosen at random from the population
    They are elected by the state legislature
    They are appointed by the state governor
    They are typically selected based on the popular vote in their state
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following events influences the distribution of electoral votes among the states?
    Presidential elections
    Statehood admissions
    The decennial census
    Judicial rulings
    30s

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