Electoral College Quiz

What was the primary reason the Founding Fathers created the Electoral College?

• To ensure the direct election of the President by the populace

• To balance the power between large and small states

• To require a supermajority for election

• To make the process more transparent

How many total electors are there in the Electoral College?

• 435

• 538

• 270

• 100

How is the number of electors for each state determined?

• By the population of the state

• By the number of Congressional districts plus two senators

• By the outcome of the state's last gubernatorial election

• By the size of the state in square miles

What happens if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes?

• The election is decided by the Senate

• The election is decided by the House of Representatives, with each state delegation having one vote

• A new election is held

• The Supreme Court decides the winner

Which of the following statements is true about the Electoral College vs. the popular vote?

• The candidate who wins the popular vote always wins the presidency

• It is possible for a candidate to win the presidency without winning the popular vote

• The Electoral College votes are distributed proportionally based on the popular vote in each state

• The popular vote directly determines the allocation of electors to each candidate

What is a common criticism of the Electoral College?

• I creates a winner takes all system leading to two major parties

• It requires a supermajority to elect a president

• It allows for direct democracy

• It simplifies the election process

Which of the following reforms has been proposed to address criticisms of the Electoral College?

• Abolishing it in favor of a direct popular vote

• Increasing the number of electors to better reflect the population

• Allowing states to split their electoral votes proportionally

• All of the above