Voting to Turn the Tide Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College?

• To ensure a pure democracy

• To select the President and Vice President

• To allow states to vote independently

• To eliminate the need for elections

How many electors are involved in the Electoral College process?

• 100

• 538

• 270

• 51

Why did the Founders of the United States create the Electoral College?

• To make voting easier for citizens

• To avoid the tyranny of the majority

• To encourage regional campaigning

• To increase the number of votes per state

In what year did the Presidential election discussed in the video take place?

• 2000

• 2008

• 2012

• 2016

What happens during the first phase of the Presidential election?

• The electors cast their votes

• Popular elections are held in each state

• The President is selected

• The election results are announced

What is required for a candidate to win the presidency through the Electoral College?

• A simple majority of popular votes

• A supermajority of electors

• At least 270 electoral votes

• Majority support from swing states

Which of the following statements is true about swing states?

• They always vote for the same party

• They are constantly changing

• They have no impact on the election outcome

• They are the only states that matter in elections

How does the Electoral College protect against election fraud?

• By making it easier to steal votes

• By requiring votes to be stolen in specific states

• By having a nationwide popular vote

• By eliminating the need for electors

What did the Founders believe about pure democracies?

• They are effective and fair

• They can lead to tyranny

• They are the best form of government

• They promote equality among states

According to the video, what is one of the benefits of the Electoral College?

• It encourages majority rule

• It discourages coalition building

• It helps to select a President for a diverse republic

• It simplifies the voting process