Electoral College Quiz

What is the Electoral College?

• A system of electing the president

• A group of lawmakers

• A place where you learn

• A group of presidents

How are the number of electors determined for each state?

• Based just on the House of Representatives

• Based just on the the number of senators

• Based on the number of total representatives

  (Senate and the House)

Which state has the most electoral votes?

• California

• Wyoming

• Washington, D.C.

• Maine

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 270

• 538

• 51

• 3

What is the 'winner take all' approach in the Electoral College?

• The candidate who wins the popular vote becomes the president

• The candidate who wins the most states becomes the president

• The candidate who wins the most electoral votes becomes the president

Can a candidate win the presidency without winning the popular vote?

• Yes, it is possible

• No, it is not possible

• It depends on the state

• It depends on the number of electoral votes

How many of the most recent presidents won the presidency without winning the popular vote?

• None

• One

• Two

• Three

Why is the Electoral College controversial?

• Because it gives states with more people more power

• Because it doesn't accurately represent the popular vote

• Because it can result in a candidate winning without majority support

• All of the above

What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to secure the presidency?

• 0

• 1

• 270

• 538

Who gets to cast one electoral vote for president?

• Every citizen of the United States

• Every elector in the Electoral College

• Every member of the U.S. Senate

• Every member of the U.S. House of Representatives