Electoral College and Elections

How many electoral college votes is needed in order to win the Presidency?

• 100
• 270
• 435
• 538

How does the National Government determine how many electoral college votes each state gets?

• number of senators it has
• number of representatives it has
• by population
• number of representatives and senators it has

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• Elect school board members.
• Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.
• Elect the President of the United States.
• Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.

Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.

• 270
• 538
• 3
• 269

If a tie occurs in the Electoral College, this part of Congress elects the President.

• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Pentagon
• Ohio

The state with the most electoral votes is

• Texas

• New York

• California

• New York

In order to vote in U.S. elections, you must be 18 years old, a resident of the state you’re voting in, a citizen of the U.S., and what?

• A citizen in good standing
• Current on your taxes
• Registered to vote
• A registered member of a political party

When does the new President take power?

• January 6

• January 20

• March 2

• February 29

What are the only 2 states to decide Electoral College votes based upon congressional districts and majority voting, and not "winner take all"?

• California & Texas

• Missouri & Kansas

• New York & Arizona

• Nebraska & Maine

The President and Vice President are elected through the process of the electoral college. Which amendment is this?

• 12th

• 10th

• 14th

• 16th