Bell Ringer 12/3/24

Front

What is the purpose of the Electoral College as established in the U.S. Constitution?

Back

to vote for president and vice president

Answer explanation

- The Framers established the Electoral College in the U.S. Constitution as the process for voting for president and vice president. After the presidential general election, the electors meet in their respective states, where they cast their votes for president and vice president. It is the certification of the Electoral College votes that determines the winner, not the results of the popular vote.

Front

What plays a role in determining how electoral voters are distributed among the states?

Back

the census

Answer explanation

Electoral votes are based on the census. Population numbers, as determined by the census, dictate how many electoral votes a state receives. Every state is allocated a number of votes equal to the number of Senators and Representatives in its U.S. Congressional delegation.

Front

How does the 12th Amendment impact the process of presidential elections in the United States?

Back

It ensures presidents and vice presidents are elected as a team.

Answer explanation

The 12th Amendment allows the president and vice president to run on a single ticket. This ensures that the president and vice president are from the same party.