Electoral College Review

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What political official is elected through the Electoral College?

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President

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How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidential election?

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270

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Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.

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538

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What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

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Elect the President of the United States.

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If a tie occurs in the Electoral College, this part of Congress elects the President.

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House of Representatives

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The color used to represent the Republican candidate.

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red

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The color used to represent the Democratic candidate.

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blue

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The bigger the ___________________ of a state the more electoral votes a state receives.

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population

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Which word in the statement above describes this process the BEST? Options: primary election, party platform, general election, winner-take-all

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winner-take-all

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Why does California have more electoral votes than Texas?

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California has a higher population than Texas