United States Presidential Election Quiz

How often do we elect a president in the United States?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 5 years

What are individual votes in each state called?

• Electoral college votes

• Delegate votes

• Popular votes

• State votes

How many total possible electoral votes are there?

• 435

• 538

• 270

• 100

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidential election?

• 100

• 270

• 435

• 538

Which state has more electoral college votes?

• California

• Delaware

What does "winner take all" mean in the context of most states' electoral system?

• The candidate with the most votes in one state receives most of that state's electoral votes.

• The candidate with the most votes in one state receives all of that state's electoral votes.

• The candidate with the fewest votes in one state receives all of that state's electoral votes.

• The candidate with the most votes nationally receives all of the electoral votes from every state.

Which two states are exceptions to the "winner take all" electoral system?

• Texas and California

• Maine and Nebraska

• Florida and New York

• Ohio and Michigan

Is it possible for a candidate to win the U.S. presidential election with fewer total individual (popular) votes?

• Yes, but this has never happened in U.S. history.

• Yes, and this has happened multiple times, most recently in 2016.

• No, because the electoral system is based solely on the popular vote.

What do the numbers on each state represent in the map?

• The population of each state

• The electoral college votes (or points) for each state

• The percentage of votes each candidate received

Which color represents the states where the Republican candidate had the most popular votes?

• Blue

• Red