Electoral College Quiz

What is the Electoral College?

• A group of people appointed by each state to elect the President and Vice President

• A group of people appointed by the Supreme Court

• A group of people appointed by the President

• A group of people appointed by the Congress

How many electors are there in each presidential election since 1964?

• 600

• 500

• 700

• 538

How are the number of electors determined for each state?

• Based on the state's GDP

• Based on the state's population size

• Based on the state's land area

• Based on the state's number of representatives in Congress

What is the magic number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency?

• 200

• 270

• 250

• 300

Which states are considered 'swing states'?

• Mississippi and Alabama

• Ohio and Florida

• California and New York

• Texas and Florida

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• To appoint the Supreme Court justices

• To conduct the national census

• To elect the President and Vice President

• To elect the members of Congress

How often is the census conducted to determine the number of electors for each state?

• Every 10 years

• Every 8 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 4 years

Which states are considered 'safe states' for a particular party?

• Texas and Florida

• Oregon and Maryland

• Ohio and Florida

• Mississippi and Alabama

What happens if a candidate fails to gain 270 electoral votes?

• The candidate automatically becomes the President

• The candidate wins the popular vote

• The election goes to the Senate

• The election goes to the House of Representatives

Why do presidential candidates pay attention to states like Texas, Florida, and New York?

• Because of their historical significance

• Because of their large population size

• Because of their natural resources

• Because of their geographical location