Electoral College

Electoral College

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5th Grade

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Laura Maguire

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unique system used in U.S. presidential elections?

Electoral College

Popular Vote System

Parliamentary System

Direct Democracy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Electoral College affect the outcome of U.S. presidential elections?

It allows a candidate to win without the popular vote

It ensures the candidate with the most votes always wins

It eliminates the influence of smaller states

It simplifies the election process

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when people vote for president in the U.S.?

They vote for a slate of electors pledged to their candidate

They directly vote for the president

They vote for the vice president

They vote for members of Congress

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can a candidate win the presidency without winning the popular vote?

The Electoral College gives more weight to smaller states

The popular vote is not counted

The candidate with the most money wins

The election is decided by Congress

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Electoral College system value in U.S. presidential elections?

Both population and state representation

Only the popular vote

Only the number of states won

The candidate's campaign strategy