Electoral College Flashcard

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Which article of the Constitution deals with the Electoral College?

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Article II

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The Electoral College is a mechanism established by the United States Constitution for the indirect election of the president and vice president of the United States.

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True

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A state's number of electoral votes is determined by the sum of its U.S. Senators and Representatives.

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True

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The framers of the Constitution put in the Electoral College because:

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They wanted to balance the influence of populous states with smaller states.

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The only president elected to more than two terms is:

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Which amendment put term limits on the president?

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22nd Amendment

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The process of removing the president is called:

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Impeachment

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How many electoral votes does a candidate for president need to win?

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270

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Can someone win the general election but lose the electoral vote?

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Yes

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How long can a president serve?

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Two terms eight years