Electoral College

How many electoral votes does Virginia have?

• 27
• 13
• 32
• 16

The number of electors of each state is based on..

• Congressional Representation
• # of Senators
• # of the Representatives
• Population of the State

The formula for the number of electors in each state is..

• Determined by a vote
• # of Representatives 
• # of Senators
• # of Senators + # of Representatives

The population of each state is used to help determine the # of...

• Senators for each state
• National Party Nominees
• Federal Judges 
• Electoral College Members

Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.

• 270
• 538
• 3
• 269

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The bigger the ___________________ of a state the more electoral votes a state receives.

• trees
• land
• population
• ceiling fans

Who actually casts the official votes for the president?

• President
• Congressmen
• people
• electors

What is the number needed to be elected President?

• 260
• 270
• 269
• 538

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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.

The U.S. state worth the most amount of Electoral votes. 

• Florida
• Texas
• California
• Ohio