SS.7.CG.3.14 Electoral College

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What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College in the United States?

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To elect the President and Vice President

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How many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?

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538

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Explain how the 12th Amendment changed the process of electing the President and Vice President.

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It separated the votes for President and Vice President.

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Which of the following is a consequence of the Electoral College system? Every state has equal influence regardless of population, More populous states have more influence due to more electoral votes, The President is elected by Congress, The Supreme Court decides the election

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More populous states have more influence due to more electoral votes

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Why was the Electoral College created by the Founding Fathers?

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To balance the influence of populous and less populous states

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What is the minimum number of electoral votes a state can have?

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3

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Describe a potential drawback of the Electoral College system.

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It can lead to a President winning without the popular vote

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How does the 12th Amendment address the issue of a tie in the Electoral College?

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It sends the decision to the House of Representatives

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Analyze how the Electoral College impacts campaign strategies of presidential candidates.

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Candidates focus on swing states with more electoral votes.

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What happens if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes?

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The House of Representatives elects the President