Electoral College Quiz

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

How many electoral college members are there in total?

• 545

• 540

• 538

• 535

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

• 250

• 260

• 270

• 280

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

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

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

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

What does the winner-takes-all system in the electoral college mean?

• The candidate with the most popular votes wins all the electoral votes for that state

• The electoral votes are split between the candidates based on the proportion of votes

• The electoral votes are divided equally among all candidates

• The candidate with the most electoral votes wins the popular vote

How are the electors in the electoral college chosen?

• Chosen by the Senate

• Elected by the voters in a presidential election

• Selected by the Supreme Court

• Appointed by the President

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution lowered the voting age to 18?

• The 15th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 24th Amendment

• The 26th Amendment