3.14 Electoral College
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Social Studies
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
Back
To balance the interests of large and small states in presidential elections
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many electors does each state have in the Electoral College?
Back
Equal to the number of Senators and Representatives for that state
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What did the 12th Amendment change about the Electoral College?
Back
It established separate electoral votes for President and Vice President
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens if a candidate wins the popular vote in a state?
Back
They receive all of that state's electoral votes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is the president officially elected?
Back
By receiving a majority of electoral votes
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was a complication before the 12th Amendment?
Back
The runner-up became vice president
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What ensures that both the interests of individual states and the overall will of the nation are taken into account?
Back
The Electoral College
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