Electoral College Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College in the United States?

• To directly elect the President and Vice President

• To select the Supreme Court Justices

• To elect members of Congress

• To indirectly elect the President and Vice President

How many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?

• 435

• 538

• 100

• 270

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

• 100

• 270

• 538

• 435

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

• The 15th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 26th Amendment

• The 22nd Amendment

How often are presidential elections held in the United States?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 8 years

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in federal elections in the United States?

• Being a U.S. citizen

• Being at least 18 years old on or before Election Day

• Being a resident of the state in which you are voting

• Having a college degree

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

• The Senate selects the President.

• A new election is held.

• The House of Representatives selects the President.

• The Supreme Court decides.

Which of the following states typically has the most electoral votes?

• Alaska

• California

• Wyoming

• Rhode Island

What is the term used to describe a state that does not consistently vote for the same political party in presidential elections?

• Solid state

• Swing state

• Fixed state

• Stable state

Which of the following is a requirement to be eligible to vote in most states?

• Owning property

• Passing a literacy test

• Being registered to vote

• Having a driver's license