Electoral College Dynamics and Presidential Elections Explained

Electoral College Dynamics and Presidential Elections Explained

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Political Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explains how the United States uses the Electoral College to elect its president, requiring a majority of 538 votes. In case of a tie, the House of Representatives decides the president, while the Senate picks the Vice President. This system can lead to disproportionate outcomes, as smaller states have more influence in a tie. The video also discusses historical instances and potential modern implications of this system, suggesting alternatives like a national vote.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many votes are in the U.S. Electoral College?

100

270

435

538

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who breaks a tie in the Electoral College?

The Senate

The Supreme Court

The House of Representatives

The Vice President

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the voting power distributed in the House of Representatives during a tie?

Each representative gets one vote

Each state gets one vote

Each region gets one vote

Each party gets one vote

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states have a disproportionate influence in a tie-breaking vote?

Midwestern states

Coastal states

Smaller states

Larger states

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if no candidate gets a majority in the Electoral College with more than two candidates?

A national vote is held

The Supreme Court decides

The Senate decides

The House decides

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was chosen as President in the 1824 election despite not having the most votes?

Thomas Jefferson

James Monroe

Andrew Jackson

John Quincy Adams

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the Vice President chosen in the event of a tie?

By a national vote

By the Supreme Court

By the Senate

By the House of Representatives

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