Electoral College Flashcard

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What is the purpose of the Electoral College in electing the President of the United States?

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To ensure each state has a say in the election

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What is the minimum number of electors needed to win the presidential election?

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270

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In which states are the electoral votes split between the candidates based on the proportion of votes?

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Maine and Nebraska

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Representation in the Electoral College is based on what?

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A state’s population

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What is the purpose of the primary elections in the presidential election process?

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To decide which candidate will represent their party

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When is the general election held to choose which candidate will hold office?

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First Tuesday after the first Monday in November

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What does the winner-takes-all system in the electoral college mean?

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The candidate with the most popular votes wins all the electoral votes for that state

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age to 18?

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The 26th Amendment

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What is the total number of U.S. Senators?

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100

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Which state has the most electoral votes? Options: Texas, California, New York, Florida

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California