Electoral College

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A state's "Congressional Representation" includes

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both its number of United States Senators and Representatives

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Presidents and Vice Presidents are not chosen by direct popular vote, but by a body known as the...

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electoral college.

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What is the slate of electors?

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people who are chosen by popular vote in each state to serve in the electoral college

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The number of votes a state has in the electoral college is based on...

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the state's Congressional representation

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Which word in the statement above describes this process the BEST? Options: primary election, party platform, general election, winner-take-all

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winner-take-all

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The slate (list) of presidential electors for the electoral college (in each state) is chosen by

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by popular vote.

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How many electoral votes are needed to win a presidential election?

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270

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Why is campaigning in small states like Delaware and Rhode Island necessary?

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In close elections, their votes make a difference.

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EFFECT: the Electoral College favors a __________ system.

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two-party system

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If someone receives the most votes in an election, they have received __________ votes.

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a majority of