Electoral College Flashcard

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What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

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To compromise between a popular vote and a vote in Congress

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How many electors are there in the Electoral College?

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538

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How are electors distributed among the states? Options: Based on the state's population, Each state has the same number of electors as its Congressional delegation, Based on the state's GDP, Each state has one elector

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Each state has the same number of electors as its Congressional delegation

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When do the electors cast their ballots?

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In December after the election

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How many electoral votes does Florida have?

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30

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How many votes are needed to win the presidency?

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More than half the votes (at least 270)

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What happens if no candidate gets 270 electoral votes?

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The House of Representatives votes to decide the President

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How did the 12th Amendment change the Electoral College?

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It required electors to vote separately for President and Vice President.

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What was the problem with the original Electoral College system?

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Electors did not vote separately for President and Vice President

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What is the purpose of the 12th Amendment?

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To simplify the process of selecting a President and Vice President from the same political party