
Electing A President
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the Electoral College in the US presidential election?
To directly elect the president
To represent the interests of small states
To ensure a two-party system
To discourage voter turnout
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which step in the US presidential election process involves the party nomination at national conventions?
Campaigning and primaries
General election
Electoral College
House of Representatives decision
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens if no clear majority wins the Electoral College in the US presidential election?
The Senate chooses the winner
The House of Representatives decides the winner
A new election is held
The Supreme Court decides the winner
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which amendment changed the method of electing United States Senators to direct election by the people?
1st Amendment
10th Amendment
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the 17th Amendment ratified in 1913?
To prevent bribery and corruption in senatorial elections
To give more power to state legislatures
To limit the influence of voters in senatorial elections
To establish a uniform system for nominating senators
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original method of selecting United States Senators before the 17th Amendment?
Direct election by the people
Appointment by the President
Nomination by state legislatures
Selection by the Supreme Court
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one criticism of the Electoral College in the US presidential election?
It discourages voter turnout
It favors third-party nominees
It represents the interests of small states
It ensures a two-party system
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