Electing A President

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

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

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

Which amendment changed the method of electing United States Senators to direct election by the people?

• 1st Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

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

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

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