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Electoral College and Ratification

Authored by Kristi Barber

Social Studies

8th Grade

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Electoral College and Ratification
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What officially elects the President of the United States?

Popular vote
Electoral College
Supreme Court
Congress

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the government determine how many electors every state gets for the the Electoral College?

By the number of registered voters in the state
Through a random lottery system
Based on the state's population density
Based on the total number of Senators and Representatives that state has in Congress

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Electoral College?

A group of electors chosen by the state who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.
A building where the President and Vice President live during their term
A group of college students who vote for the President and Vice President
A type of college that offers courses on politics and government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many total electoral votes are there in the electoral system?

300

270

538
700

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many electoral votes are needed to win the Presidency?

150
100
200
270

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the popular election?

An election in which the general public can participate by voting for their preferred candidate or outcome.
An election where the outcome is determined by a lottery
An election where the winner is chosen by a panel of judges
An election where only politicians can vote

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When the public votes for the president what is that called?

popular vote

primary election

electoral college

Celebration

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