CE.5f - Electoral College Reading Comprehension Quiz
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many electors are there in the Electoral College?
100
50
538
435
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many electoral votes are required for a candidate to receive a majority?
270
538
100
435
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