CE 5F Review

The Electoral College meets to vote for ____________ and _____________.

• Senators; Representatives

• The Governor; Lieutenant Governor

• The Board of Supervisors; Sheriff

• The President; Vice President

How many member are there in the electoral college?

• 100

• 270

• 435

• 538

How many electoral college votes does a candidate need in order to win?

• 100

• 270

• 435

• 538

The number of electors per state is based on ___________________.

• The state's economic status

• The number of senators and representatives in Congress

• Previous voting patterns in the state

• The number of state representatives in the General Assembly

Generally in the winner take all system, candidates focus on _____________ states, but also pay attention to the _____________ states that may influence the outcome in a tight election.

• Western; Eastern

• Less populated; more populated

• Northern; Southern

• More populated; less populated

In a ________________ system electors HAVE to vote for the candidate that got majority of the popular vote

• Slate

• Winner Takes All

• Electoral College

• Electors

____________ is a list of electors per state.

• Slate

• Winner Takes All

• Electoral College

• Electors

The slate of electors for each state is determined by __________ vote.

• Congressional

• Electoral

• Minority

• Popular

What is the first step of the electoral college process?

• The popular vote takes place in each state.

• The party that wins that state in the popular vote sends its slate of electors to vote for president.

• Each political party chooses its slate (list) of electors)

What is the second step of the electoral college process?

• The popular vote takes place in each state.

• The party that wins that state in the popular vote sends its slate of electors to vote for president.

• Each political party chooses its slate (list) of electors)