
Understanding the Electoral College
Authored by RACHEL BORK
History
9th - 12th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary reason for creating the Electoral College?
To increase voter turnout
To limit the powers of the president
To simplify the election process
To balance interests between large and small states
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the minimum number of electors a state can have in the Electoral College?
One
Two
Three
Four
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
538
435
270
100
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What major change did the 12th Amendment introduce to the Electoral College?
It abolished the Electoral College
It established separate votes for president and vice president
It increased the number of electors for each state
It allowed citizens to vote directly for the president
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes the role of electors in the Electoral College?
They campaign for presidential candidates
They formally cast votes for president and vice president
They vote in Congress on behalf of their state
They directly decide on policy matters
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This was designed as a group of well-informed citizens who could choose the best person for the presidency
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many Electoral College votes does it take to win a Presidential election?
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