Does Your Vote Count

What is the Electoral College?

• A meeting of elected officials to discuss policy

• A collection of political essays

• A group of people who formally elect the President and Vice President of the USA

• A university specializing in political science

How many electors are there in total for presidential elections?

• 100

• 435

• 270

• 538

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

• 538

• 270

• 435

• 100

How often is the census conducted, which can change the number of electoral votes for states?

• Every year

• Every 10 years

• Every 20 years

• Every 5 years

Which state has 55 electoral votes?

• Texas

• New York

• Florida

• California

Is it possible to win the popular vote but lose the electoral vote?

• The question is irrelevant

• No, it's not possible

• Only in theory, not in practice

• Yes, it has happened

Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the Electoral College?

• It can lead to a candidate winning without the popular vote

• It simplifies the election process

• It gives too much power to smaller states

• It gives an unfair advantage to states with large populations

What are 'safe states'?

• States with strong economies

• States that consistently vote for the same party

• States with low crime rates

• States without natural disasters

Which states have been swing states in recent elections?

• Oregon and Maryland

• Mississippi and Alabama

• Ohio and Florida

• California and Texas

What does the number 270 represent in a presidential election?

• The number of representatives in Congress

• The total number of senators

• The number of electoral votes needed to win

• The number of states in the USA