Electoral College & Origin of 12th Amendment

When did George Washington give his "Farewell Address"?

• When signing the Declaration of Independence.

• During his inauguration.

• In response to the Articles of Confederation.

• After his presidency.

What message is George Washington trying to convey?

• Politicians have strong principles.

• Political parties are are important.

• Political parties are divisive.

• Political parties are popular.

The candidate with of the most electoral votes in the election of 1800 was...

• John Adams

• The was no immediate winner.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Aaron Burr

Passed by Congress on December 9, 1803, and ratified June 15, 1804, the ​ (a)   Amendment provided for separate Electoral College votes for President and Vice President, correcting weaknesses in the earlier electoral system which were responsible for the controversial Presidential Election of 1800.

• 12th
• 11th
• 10th
• 2nd

Why did the Federalists consider the Democratic-republicans to be traitors?

• Federalists had secret agents in France

• The Democratic-Republicans wanted to go to war with France.

• The Democratic-Republicans bribed the Federalists.

• The Democratic-Republicans wanted to continue diplomatic relations with France.

​ ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   were not part of the original 13 colonies.

• Kentucky
• Tennessee
• Georgia
• Connecticut

One of the reasons the ​ (a)   was ​ (b)   was because the ​ (c)   were concerned the citizens were not ​ (d)   to elect the ​ (e)   .​

• Electoral College
• created
• founders
• knowledgeable
• President

Which state has the most electoral votes?

• Texas

• California

• New York

• Florida

How many electors are there in total?

• 100

• 435

• 538

• 270

The citizens vote in ​ (a)   . The chosen electors meet in ​ (b)   . Congress counts the electoral votes on ​ (c)   . The president takes the oath of office on ​ (d)   .

• November
• December
• January 6th
• January 20th