Electoral College

Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.

• 270

• 538

• 535

• 525

How many electoral votes are needed to be elected President?

• 260

• 270

• 269

• 538

In a two person election, what is the number of votes that would result in an Electoral College tie?

• 270

• 538

• 269

• 260

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• Elect school board members.

• Educate voters and help them devise a plan to vote.

• Elect the President of the United States.

• Choose the four teams for the College Football playoffs..

Which U.S. state has the most electoral votes?

• Florida

• Texas

• California

• Ohio

What name is given to States that are very closely divided in their support of both major parties?

• Red States

• Flyover States

• Border States

• Battleground States

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.

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

• 100
• 270
• 435
• 538

Even though Washington, D.C. is not a state, it has how many electoral votes?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

If a tie occurs in the Electoral College, who is responsible for electing the President?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• state legislatures

• Supreme Court