Electoral College Assignment

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• To choose the president and vice president of the United States

• To cast a vote for the presidential nominee that won each state

• To provide a method of election consistent with a republican form of government

• To determine the number of electors in each state

How many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?

• 435

• 538

• 100

• 50

How are the number of electoral votes determined for each state?

• Based on the population of the state

• Based on the number of House representatives in Congress

• Based on the number of senators in Congress

• Based on the number of electoral votes in the previous election

Which state has the most electoral votes?

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• Ohio

Which states have the least electoral votes?

• Alaska, North Dakota & South Dakota

• Delaware, Montana & Vermont

• Washington D.C., Wyoming & Alaska

• North Dakota, South Dakota & Delaware

How many electoral votes are needed to become president?

• 270

• 269

• 538

• 3

What does the term 'winner take all' mean in the context of the Electoral College?

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

• The candidate who wins the popular vote becomes the president

• The candidate who wins the most states becomes the president

• All of the electors in a state vote for the same candidate

What are the requirements to vote in elections?

• Be 18 years old, a resident of your state and registered to vote

• Be a citizen of the United States and registered to vote

• Be a resident of your state and registered to vote

• Be 18 years old, a citizen of the United States and registered to vote

What is the minimum number of electoral votes a state can have?

• 3

• 50

• 100

• 538

How many electoral votes does Washington D.C. have?

• 3

• 50

• 100

• 538