Electoral College

How many electoral votes do you need to become President?

• 270

• 300

• 538

What is the # of electoral votes based on?

• Population

• # of Congressmen

• # of counties in the state.

What happens if no one wins more than half of the electoral college?

• Whoever got the most electoral votes wins

• Whoever won the popular vote wins

• The House of Representatives chooses

• The Senate chooses

What is the least number of electoral votes a state can have?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Who won the popular vote in the 2000 election?

• Al Gore

• George W. Bush

Who won the electoral vote and became president as a result of the 2000 election?

• Al Gore

• George W. Bush

Which determines who becomes president?

• Popular Vote

• Electoral Vote

Which state has the most electoral votes?

• Rhode Island

• Florida

• California

• Texas

How can a state's # of electoral votes change?

• If population changes

• If the number of senators goes up

• It can't change

Currently, how many electoral votes are there total?

• 435

• 100

• 538