
Electoral College and Election Controversies
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Social Studies, History, Other
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Patricia Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections?
To eliminate the need for a national election
To directly elect the President by popular vote
To ensure each state has equal representation
To provide a buffer between the President and the people
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are the number of electoral votes for each state determined?
Equal to the number of Congress members from the state
Based on the state's population
Equal for all states
Decided by the state governor
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens if no presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?
The election is decided by the Senate
A national recount is conducted
The election goes to the House of Representatives
The candidate with the most popular votes wins
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which states are considered swing states in the 2012 presidential election?
Alaska and Montana
New York and Illinois
Florida and Ohio
California and Texas
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major factor in Barack Obama's victory in the 2012 election?
Focusing on less populated states
Winning all states
Gaining support from third-party candidates
Securing swing states with large populations
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the controversy surrounding the 2000 presidential election in Florida?
A tie in the popular vote
A recount in all states
Use of electronic voting machines
Disputed butterfly ballots and dimpled chads
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Supreme Court's decision in Bush v. Gore?
To uphold the Florida Supreme Court's decision
To declare Al Gore the winner
To order a nationwide recount
To stop the Florida recount due to equal protection concerns
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