
Understanding Electoral Processes Quiz
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a linkage institution?
An organization that connects people to the government and facilitates communication between them
A government agency that enforces laws
A political party that nominates candidates for elections
A media outlet that reports on political events
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which answer choice best describes the role of primaries in presidential elections?
Primaries are used to elect the President directly
Primaries determine the party's candidate for the general election
Primaries are a form of direct democracy
Primaries are used to select members of the electoral college
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following determines which presidential candidate becomes President of the United States?
The candidate who wins their primary election becomes president
The candidate for whom the most Americans vote becomes president
The candidate who receives the most electoral college votes becomes president
The candidate who makes the best campaign promises becomes president
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the number of electoral college votes determined for each state?
Based on the state's population
Each state gets an equal number of votes
Based on the number of registered voters in the state
Determined by the state's land area
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many total electoral votes are needed to be elected president?
270
300
250
280
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the answer that best answers this question: How are the members of the electoral college determined, and what steps do they take to determine a winner of presidential elections?
Members are appointed by Congress and vote based on their personal preference
Members are elected by the public and vote according to the popular vote in their state
Members are chosen by state legislatures and cast their votes based on the outcome of the state's popular vote
Members are selected by the President and vote according to the national popular vote
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the electoral college in U.S. presidential elections?
To provide a direct vote for the President
To balance the influence of populous states in the election
To ensure that only qualified candidates run for President
To simplify the election process
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