THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE PPT CFU

Multiple Choice

Which symbol represents the Democratic party in the United States?

• Donkey

• Elephant

• Lion

• Bear

Open Ended

What is the significance of the Electoral College in the U.S. political system?

Open Ended

Where does the elephant & donkey come from?

Multiple Choice

Which historical figure is credited with popularizing the use of the elephant and donkey as political symbols in the United States?

• Thomas Nast

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses Grant

Open Ended

Explain how political cartoons, such as the one by Thomas Nast, use symbolism to convey political messages. Use evidence from the cartoon and background information.

Multiple Choice

Based on the cartoon, what does the elephant labeled 'The Republican Vote' appear to be facing?

• A pit labeled with chaos and reform

• A group of lions

• A parade of animals

• A peaceful forest

Multiple Choice

Which articles of the US Constitution correspond to the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, respectively?

• Article I - Legislative, Article II - Executive, Article III - Judicial

• Article I - Executive, Article II - Judicial, Article III - Legislative

• Article I - Judicial, Article II - Legislative, Article III - Executive

• Article I - Executive, Article II - Legislative, Article III - Judicial

Fill in the Blank

Article I of the US Constitution concerns the ___ branch of government.

Multiple Choice

Why can independent candidates like Ross Perot be a problem for the two main parties in a U.S. presidential election?

• They can siphon votes away from one or both of the other two parties.

• They always win the election.

• They do not participate in debates.

• They are not allowed to run for president.

Open Ended

How does the use of background information, such as the creation of the elephant and donkey symbols by Thomas Nast, enhance an essay about political parties?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Electoral College are correct?

• States are assigned votes depending on their populations.

• There are a total of 538 electoral votes.

• Citizens vote directly for the president.

• A candidate must win 270 votes to win the election.

Fill in the Blank

A candidate must win ___ electoral votes in order to win the U.S. presidential election.

Open Ended

How does the population distribution in the US, as shown by the census, impact the allocation of electoral votes among states?

Open Ended

What is the purpose of the US Census, and how often is it conducted?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a swing state in U.S. elections?

• A state where citizens always vote Democrat

• A state where citizens always vote Republican

• A state where citizens often switch between supporting Democrat and Republican candidates

• A state where citizens do not participate in voting

Open Ended

Explain how the Electoral College protects against tyranny of the majority, using examples from the slides.

Fill in the Blank

The Electoral College system allows each state to operate its own ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are strengths of the Electoral College system according to the slides?

• It allows candidates to ignore swing states

• It protects against tyranny of the majority

• It ensures states can operate their own elections

• It forces all states to vote the same way

Open Ended

How do the core beliefs of Democrats and Republicans differ regarding the role of government?

Multiple Choice

What is the symbol of the Democratic party?

• Donkey

• Elephant

• Lion

• Eagle