Electoral College DBQ Part 2

How many electoral votes does Louisiana currently have?

• 2

• 10

• 6

• 8

Which of the following states currently have the most electoral votes? (2 Answers)

• Texas

• California

• Florida

• Washington

The number of electoral votes a state gets is based on a census held every ten years.

• True

• False

As the U.S. population changes and shifts, the amount of electoral votes each state is assigned changes.

• True

• False

As the U.S. population changes and shifts, the amount of electoral votes each state is assigned stays the same.

• True

• False

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidential election?

• 270

• 250

• 300

• 235

Overtime, which region(s) of the United States has gained more electoral votes due to population shifts?

• Sunbelt

• North-east

• Midwest

Overtime, which region(s) of the United States has lost electoral votes due to population shifts?

• Sunbelt

• North-east

• Midwest

A candidate could win the electoral vote by winning two specific regions: the Northeast and the Southeast.

• True

• False

A candidate cannot win with only two regions of the United States.

• True

• False