Understanding the Electoral College

What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College in the United States?

• To elect members of Congress

• To officially elect the President and Vice President

• To conduct national referendums

• To oversee state elections

How many electoral votes are required to win the presidency?

• 270

• 300

• 538

• 400

Which of the following states has the most electoral votes?

• Florida

• Texas

• California

• New York

What happens if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?

• The candidate with the most votes wins

• The election is decided by Congress

• A new election is held

• The Vice President decides the winner

In which year did the Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore take place?

• 1998

• 2000

• 2002

• 2004

How are a state's electoral votes calculated?

• Based on the population of the state

• Based on the number of Senators and Representatives the state has in Congress

• Based on the number of registered voters in the state

• Based on the state's land area

How often are presidential elections held in the United States?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 8 years

Which of the following is true about the "winner-takes-all" system in the Electoral College?

• It is used by all states

• It is used by most states, but not all

• It is used by no states

• It is used only by the largest states

Who certifies the results of the Electoral College vote?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

What is the "winner-takes-all" system used by most states in the Electoral College?

• A system where the candidate with the most votes in the state takes all of the state's electoral votes.

• A system where electoral votes are divided proportionally based on the popular vote.

• A system where only the winning party's votes are counted.

• A system where the electoral votes are split evenly between the two leading candidates.