Electoral College Quiz

Electoral College Quiz

8th Grade

20 Qs

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

To ensure each state has a say in the election

To represent the popular vote

To determine the winner of the general election

To directly elect the President

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many electoral college members are there in total?

545

540

538

535

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum number of electors needed to win the presidential election?

250

260

270

280

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which states are the electoral votes split between the candidates based on the proportion of votes?

California and Texas

Ohio and Pennsylvania

Florida and New York

Maine and Nebraska

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Representation in the Electoral College is based on what?

A state’s representation in Congress

A state’s population

A state’s representation in the Senate

A state’s land area

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the primary elections in the presidential election process?

To choose the President directly

To determine the winner of the general election

To select the electors for the Electoral College

To decide which candidate will represent their party

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the general election held to choose which candidate will hold office?

First Tuesday after the first Monday in November

Third Monday in November

Last Friday in October

Second Wednesday in November

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