Electoral College

Multiple Choice

Each state has a certain number of electoral votes. This number is based on...

• The total number of its members of Congress.

• The state's land area in square miles.
• The population of the state.
• The number of registered voters in the state.

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Most states give

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of their electoral votes to the state's population vote winner

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Candidates need

electoral votes to win the presidency.

Open Ended

Why might a Republican in Vermont feel like their vote "doesn't count" in a presidential election?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are reasons why voter turnout might be lower in 'safe states'?

• Voters feel their vote won't make a difference.

• There are fewer polling stations.

• Voting is only allowed by mail.

• Candidates never campaign in those states.

Multiple Choice

Why did the Founders of the United States choose to create the Electoral College instead of using direct democracy for presidential elections?

• They wanted to prevent mob rule and ensure small states had influence.

• They wanted to make elections faster.

• They wanted to avoid using Congress for elections.

• They wanted to make voting easier for everyone.

Open Ended

Do you have any questions about how the Electoral College works or would you like to learn more about its impact on elections?