Electoral College

How many electoral votes do you need to become President?

• 270

• 300

• 538

What is the number of electoral votes based on?

• Population

• Number of Congressmen

• Number of counties in the state.

What happens if no one wins more than half of the electoral college?

• Whoever got the most electoral votes wins

• Whoever won the popular vote wins

• The House of Representatives chooses

• The Senate chooses

What is the least number of electoral votes a state can have?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Which determines who becomes president?

• Popular Vote

• Electoral Vote

Which state has the most electoral votes?

• Rhode Island

• Florida

• California

• Texas

How can a state's number of electoral votes change?

• If population changes

• If the number of senators goes up

• It can't change

Currently, how many electoral votes are there total?

• 435

• 100

• 538

How does the National Government determine how many electoral college votes each state gets?

• number of senators it has
• number of representatives it has
• by population
• number of representatives and senators it has

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• Elect school board members.
• Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.
• Elect the President of the United States.
• Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.