Electoral College Flashcard

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What is the Electoral College used for in the United States?

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Electing the President and Vice President

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How many electors does California have?

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54

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What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency?

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270

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What system do most states use to allocate their electoral votes?

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Winner-take-all

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Which states are often targeted by candidates due to their large number of electoral votes?

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Texas and Florida

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Why are smaller or swing states important in elections?

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They can change the outcome of an election

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

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538

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What happens on Election Day in the context of the Electoral College?

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Citizens cast their votes for electors

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What is one effect of the winner-take-all system in elections?

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It makes campaigns very competitive

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What is the role of the Electoral College in U.S. elections?

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It casts the official vote for president and vice president.