Electoral College Flashcard Review

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How does the National Government determine how many electoral college votes each state gets? Options: number of senators it has, number of representatives it has, by population, number of representatives and senators it has

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number of representatives and senators it has

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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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Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.

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538

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In the presidential election you are actually voting for _____________.

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Electors

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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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What does "Winner take all" mean?

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All of a state's electoral votes go to the candidate who had the majority of votes in that state.

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What are the only 2 states to decide electoral college votes based upon congressional districts and majority voting? Options: California & Texas, Missouri & Kansas, New York & Arizona, Nebraska & Maine

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Nebraska & Maine

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The number of electors of each state is based on..

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Congressional Representation

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The color used to represent the Democratic candidate.

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blue

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Who actually casts the official votes for the president? Options: President, Congressmen, people, electors

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electors