SS.7.CG.2.6 and SS.7.CG.3.14 Understanding the Electoral College

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What is the primary function of the Electoral College?

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To formally elect the President and Vice President of the USA

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How many electors are there in total for presidential elections since 1964?

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538

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What is the 'magic number' a candidate needs to win the presidency?

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270

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How is the number of electors for each state determined?

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By the size of the state's population

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Why do presidential candidates focus on winning states like Texas, Florida, and New York?

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Because they have the most electoral votes

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Which states are known for having a large number of electoral votes? Options: California, Texas, Florida, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Alaska, Wyoming, the Dakotas

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California, Texas, Florida

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What can cause a candidate to win the popular vote but lose the electoral vote?

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Failing to win enough states with enough electoral votes

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Which of the following is a criticism of the Electoral College? It gives an unfair advantage to states with large numbers of electoral votes, It gives an unfair advantage to states with large populations, It allows for the possibility of a tie in electoral votes, It requires a national census every 10 years

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It gives an unfair advantage to states with large numbers of electoral votes

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What are 'safe states'?

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States with a long history of voting for a particular party

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Which states have been swing states in the past four election cycles? Options: Mississippi and Alabama, Oregon and Idaho, Ohio and Florida, California and Texas

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Ohio and Florida