Electoral College

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How many Electoral College votes are needed in order to win the Presidency?

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270

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What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

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Elect the President of the United States.

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What is the total number of electoral votes in the Electoral College?

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538

Front

In the presidential primary election you are actually voting for the _____________.

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Electors

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Even though Washington, D.C. is not a state, it has three electoral votes.

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True

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If a tie occurs in the Electoral College, who elects the President?

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Congress

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How are a state's electoral votes determined?

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The number of Senators and Representatives a state has.

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What does "Winner take all" mean?

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All of a state's electoral votes go to the candidate who had the majority of votes in that state.

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What month do the people vote for President of the United States?

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November

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Why does California have more electoral votes than Texas?

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California has a higher population than Texas