Electoral College Flashcard

Front

Why did the Founding Fathers create the Electoral College system?

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They did not trust that voters were informed enough to choose the President.

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How is the number of Electoral College votes determined for each state?

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the amount of representatives the state has in Congress

Front

As a result of the 12th Amendment, which two elected offices are now determined by the Electoral College?

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President and Vice President

Front

What is the main function of the Executive Branch?

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to enforce laws

Front

Who is responsible for resolving the issue of Florida's government spending exceeding its tax income?

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The Governor of Florida

Front

This chart shows executive authority at the national and state levels. What conclusion can be drawn from this chart?

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State executive's authority only extends to the state they were elected in.

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How is executive authority at the state and national levels of the United States similar?

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Each oversees that policies are enforced and followed.

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What powers do the Governor of Florida and the President of the United States have in common? Options: veto, grant pardons, chief executive, four-year term, six-year term, make treaties, commander-in-chief, deliver State of the Union address, six-year term

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veto, grant pardons, chief executive, four-year term

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Which power described in Article II of the U.S. Constitution is referenced in the headline? Options: Execute the Laws, Granting Pardons, Commander in Chief, Appointing Ambassadors

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Commander in Chief

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How are the responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches different when it comes to the lawmaking process?

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Congress proposes laws, while the President can only approve or veto them.