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Understanding the U.S. Electoral College
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 3 pts
How many times has a candidate won the presidency without the popular vote in the past 20 years?
Once
Never
Twice
Three times
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 3 pts
Which party has made attempts to replace the Electoral College?
Democrat
Republican
Both
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
What does the U.S. use to elect its president?
Direct election
Electoral College
Popular vote
State governors' decision
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
How are electoral votes allocated to each state?
Based on population only
Equal votes for all states
Congressional representation plus two senators
Randomly decided
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
Which state's voters have more influence, Texas or Vermont?
Texas
Vermont
Neither
Equal influence
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
What is a swing state?
A state that doesn't participate in elections
A state that could vote for either major party
A state with no electoral votes
A state that always votes the same
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
What was the main reason the Electoral College was created?
To simplify voting
To balance power among states
To increase voter turnout
To reduce election costs
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