QZZ: The Electoral College - Homework Help

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

• To oversee the Supreme Court

• To manage state elections

• To create laws

• To elect the President and Vice President

Why did American colonists fear a strong centralized executive power?

• They experienced tyranny under George III

• They preferred a single ruler

• They wanted to avoid elections

• They wanted more power for the monarchy

What was a major decision made at the Constitutional Convention regarding the presidency?

• To have a king instead of a president

• To have a single president with a four-year term

• To have a president serve for life

• To eliminate the executive branch

What was one reason the framers chose an electoral vote over a popular vote?

• To ensure only wealthy individuals could vote in the election.

• To prevent a demagogue (trouble-maker) from manipulating the masses

• To make elections faster and the results clearer.

• To reduce the number of candidates trying to become President

How does the Electoral College reflect the principle of federalism?

• By allowing only federal officials to vote

• By representing states' interests in presidential elections

• By giving more power to larger states

• By eliminating state boundaries

What happens if no candidate wins a majority of the Electoral College votes?

• The Supreme Court decides the winner

• The House of Representatives elects the President

• The election is canceled

• A new election is held

Which states use a proportional system for allocating electoral votes?

• Florida and New York

• Maine and Nebraska

• Ohio and Pennsylvania

• California and Texas

What is a common argument in favor of the Electoral College?

• It guarantees a quick election result

• It reduces the cost of elections

• It ensures all geographical areas have a voice

• It simplifies the election process

What is a common criticism of the Electoral College?

• It allows for multiple presidents

• It gives too much weight to smaller states

• It is too complex for voters to understand

• It gives too much power to larger states

How can the Electoral College be abolished or changed?

• Through a national referendum

• By a constitutional amendment

• By a presidential executive order

• Through a Supreme Court decision