Understanding the Electoral College

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

What is the minimum number of electors a state can have in the Electoral College?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 538

• 435

• 270

• 100

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

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

This was designed as a group of well-informed citizens who could choose the best person for the presidency

• Electoral college
• District planning committee

How many Electoral College votes does it take to win a Presidential election?

• 535
• 270
• 435
• 100

Virginia has the same number of elector votes as it has members of the -

• Virginia General Assembly
• U.S. Senate
• U.S. Congress
• U.S. House of Representatives

How many Electoral College votes are there?

• 538

• 435

• 100

• 535