Electing the President

Multiple Choice

What is a drawback of the winner-take-all system of Electoral College voting?

• It allows states to decide how they will choose electors.

• It gives third-party candidates the ability to win the election.

• It makes it possible for candidates to lose the popular vote, yet win the election.

• It makes it possible for candidates to lose the popular vote, yet lose the election.

Multiple Choice

Which series shows the correct sequence of steps to becoming president?

• convention, primary, general election, inauguration

• primary, convention, general election, Electoral College vote

• primary, Electoral College vote, general election, convention

• primary, general election, inauguration, Electoral College vote