Presidential Trivia 101

What is the Electoral College?

• A college for people who want to learn about politics.

• A total of 538 American citizens who come from each state to vote for the President.

• A total of 538 Senators who come from each state to vote for the President.

• A total of 538 Representatives who come from each state to vote for the President.

How many votes from the total number of 538 Electoral College votes must a presidential candidate win in order to become elected?

• 250

• 269

• 270

• 280

How is the total number of 538 Electoral College voters determined?

• 10 voters from each state plus 38 from the District of Columbia.

• The number of voters is equal to the number of senators, members of the house, plus 3 for the District of Columbia.

• The number of voters is equal to the number of members of the house plus 3 for the District of Columbia.

• The number of voters is equal to the number of senators plus 3 for the District of Columbia.

How many times has the winner of the Presidential election actually lost in the popular vote?

• 0

• 3

• 5

• 6

Who was the youngest president ever to serve

• John F kennedy

• Barrack Obama

• Donald Trump

• Teddy Roosevelt

How many Presidents have unfortunately died while in office?

• 10

• 8

• 6

• 4

What Constitutional Amendment outlines when the VP takes over for the President?

• 1st

• 20th

• 27th

• 25th

What President won the election with a unanimous vote?

• Lincoln

• Washington

• Trump

• Mckinley

How many states split their electoral votes by congressional districts ( the other 48 its winner take all)

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 5

What state has the most electoral votes?

• California

• New York

• Texas

• Ohio