Understanding the U.S. Electoral College

What is the total number of electors in the U.S. Electoral College since 1964?

• 100

• 435

• 538

• 270

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

• Annually

• Every 10 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 20 years

Which state's voters would lose all electoral votes if their candidate loses?

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• New York

What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the U.S. Presidency?

• 538

• 435

• 100

• 270

In which scenario could a U.S. presidential candidate win the popular vote but lose the election?

• Winning all swing states

• Securing all safe states

• Losing key states by small margins

• Winning small states by large margins

How does the Electoral College system potentially benefit smaller states?

• By increasing their population

• By ensuring each state has a minimum number of electors

• By ignoring their votes

• By providing more senators

Which states are considered 'safe states' for the Democrats as of the last four election cycles?

• New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Illinois

• Ohio, Florida, Texas, California

• Mississippi, Alabama, Kansas, Idaho

• Oregon, Maryland, Michigan, Massachusetts

What term describes states that could vote for either major political party in an election?

• Safe states

• Variable states

• Swing states

• Fixed states

Which of the following states has been a swing state in recent elections?

• Ohio

• Maryland

• Oregon

• Alabama

What is the critical number of electoral votes a candidate needs to achieve to win the presidency?

• 200

• 100

• 270

• 538