The Electoral College

What is the purpose of national polls during a presidential election?

• To determine the winner of the election

• To predict the outcome of swing states

• To gauge the popularity of the candidates nationwide

• To influence voter opinions

How does the US elect its president?

• By a popular vote

• By the Electoral College

• By a combination of popular vote and Electoral College

• By a vote from Congress

Why do national polls not accurately predict the winner of the presidential election?

• They only focus on swing states

• They are influenced by biased media

• They do not consider the Electoral College

• They are based on inaccurate data

How are the number of delegates in the Electoral College determined for each state?

• Based on the state's population

• Based on the state's GDP

• Based on the state's geographical size

• Based on the state's political party affiliation

Which state has the highest number of electoral votes?

• Texas

• California

• Florida

• New York

Why do swing states receive more attention from presidential candidates?

• They have a higher voter turnout

• They have a more diverse population

• They have a history of close election results

• They have a larger number of electoral votes

What is the minimum number of electoral votes required for a candidate to win the presidency?

• 100

• 200

• 270

• 300

In the 2016 election, which candidate won the popular vote but lost the presidency?

• Donald Trump

• Hillary Clinton

• Joe Biden

• Bernie Sanders

Why was the Electoral College system established?

• To ensure a fair representation of all states

• To give more power to swing states

• To protect the interests of Southern states

• To prevent the dominance of large states

Which group of people historically benefited the most from the Electoral College system?

• White Southerners

• Northern abolitionists

• Black Americans

• Native Americans