Electoral College Review

How do we know how many electors each state gets?

• Count the number in the State House of Representatives

• Count the number of people in the State Senate

• Count the number of Representatives in the House

• Add the number of Representatives and the number of Senators

Answer explanation

The number of electors each state gets in the Electoral College is determined by adding the number of its Representatives and Senators in the U.S. Congress. Each state has two Senators, while the number of Representatives varies based on the state's population. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Add the number of Representatives and the number of Senators'.

How many electoral college votes is needed in order to win the Presidency?

• 100
• 270
• 435
• 538

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• Elect school board members.
• Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.
• Elect the President of the United States.
• Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.

In the presidential election you are actually voting for _____________.

• President
• Vice President
• Electors
• Senators

What are the only 2 states to decide electoral college votes based upon congressional districts and majority voting?

• California & Texas
• Missouri & Kansas
• New York & Arizona
• Nebraska & Maine

What did the 12th amendment change

• Rights to sue

• Voting procedure

• Citizenship

• Slavery

What is the 12th Amendment?

• Amendment related to the election of the President and Vice President

• Amendment abolishing slavery

• Amendment granting women the right to vote

• Amendment concerning the rights to freedom of speech