CE.5f - Electoral College Reading Comprehension Quiz

What is the purpose of the Electoral College in the United States?

• To directly elect the president and vice president

• To determine the number of representatives in Congress

• To count the popular votes in each state

• To select the president and vice president

How are electors chosen in each state?

• By the winner-take-all system

• By the number of representatives in Congress

• By the political parties before a presidential election

• By the popular vote in each state

How are electoral votes allocated to candidates in most states?

• Based on the number of electors chosen

• Based on the number of popular votes received

• Based on the number of representatives in Congress

• Based on the winner-take-all system

What determines the number of electors each state has?

• The winner-take-all system

• The population of the state

• The number of representatives in Congress

• The number of popular votes in the state

How many electors are there in the Electoral College?

• 100

• 50

• 538

• 435

Why do candidates tend to focus on large states for campaigning?

• Large states have more representatives in Congress

• Large states have more electoral votes

• Large states have more popular votes

• Large states have more electors

How many electoral votes are required for a candidate to receive a majority?

• 270

• 538

• 100

• 435

Why does the requirement for a majority vote in the Electoral College favor a two-party system?

• A two-party system is easier to manage

• A two-party system helps ensure that one candidate can reach 270 electoral votes

• A two-party system is more popular among voters

• A two-party system helps third party candidates win

What did the forefathers ensure in the political process?

• The importance of the Electoral College

• The importance of the popular vote

• The importance of political parties

• The importance of the citizens

What is the purpose of the census in relation to the Electoral College?

• To determine the number of electors in each state

• To determine the number of representatives in Congress

• To determine the number of popular votes in each state

• To determine the number of political parties