Electoral College

Which state has the most electoral votes? Why?

• Texas/Most land

• California/most land

• Texas/Population

• California/Population

What is the minimum number of electoral votes per state?

• 4

• 1

• 3

• No minimum

How many total electoral votes are available?

• 535

• 435

• 100

• 538

What is the minimum number of electoral votes a candidate needs in order to win an election?

• 270

• 300

• 269

• 538

The color used to represent the Republican candidate.

• blue
• purple
• red
• green

Many Founders believed ordinary voters would make uniformed or even dangerous selections for president.

• True

• False

How is the number of electors for each state determined?

• Each state receives 2 electoral votes.

• Each state receives as many electoral votes as they have House members.

• Each state's senators plus its number of House members determines its electoral votes.

In order to become president a candidate must win both the electoral college and the popular vote.

• True

• False

How are the electors chosen to represent their party in the Electoral College?

• They are chosen by the state's governor.

• They appointed by their respective party.

• They are appointed by the state legislature.

• They are chosen by a popular vote before the presidential election.

Even though Washington, D.C. is not a state, it has three electoral votes.

• True

• False