Understanding the Electoral College

What is the primary function of the Electoral College?

• To decide on policy matters

• To count the popular vote

• To formally elect the President and Vice President of the USA

• To conduct the national census

How many electors are there in total for presidential elections?

• 270

• 538

• 435

• 100

What is the total number of representatives in the United States Congress?

• 333

• 100

• 435

• 538

How many senators are there in the United States Congress?

• 100

• 435

• 538

• 50

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

• 435

• 538

• 270

• 100

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

• Every 20 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 5 years

• Every year

Which of the following is not a factor in determining the number of electoral votes a state receives?

• Population size

• Geographical size

• Number of senators

• Economic status

Which of the following states has a large number of electoral votes?

• Wyoming

• Vermont

• California

• North Dakota

Which of the following states is considered a large state due to its high number of electoral votes?

• Delaware

• Alaska

• Montana

• Texas

In which scenario can a candidate win the presidency without the popular vote?

• Winning the majority of small states

• Losing in states with large electoral votes

• Winning by large margins in a few states

• Winning enough states by small margins