Electoral College Quiz

What is the last step that determines who will be our next president?

• Popular vote

• Electoral vote

• Congressional representation

• House of Representatives

How many electors does each state get?

• Equal to the state's population

• Equal to the number of senators

• Equal to the number of house representatives

• Equal to the state's congressional representation

In which states do they split their electoral votes?

• California and Texas

• Florida and New York

• Maine and Nebraska

• Washington, D.C. and Virginia

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 100

• 270

• 435

• 538

When are the electoral votes decided?

• In November

• In December

• In January

• In February

Why do we have the Electoral College?

• To find balance

• To have more representation

• To support third parties

• To ensure popular vote wins

What is a disadvantage of third parties in the Electoral College?

• They always win the popular vote

• They always win the electoral vote

• They don't get enough votes to win electoral votes

• They don't get enough votes to win popular vote

Can a candidate win the popular vote but lose the electoral vote?

• Yes

• No

• It depends on the state

• It depends on the candidate