5.4 The Electoral College

True or False: The American vote directly impacts the US president

• True

• False

Who elects the president.

• Electors

• Voters

What article and section of the consitituion established the electoral college?

• Article 2

• Article 1

• Section 1

• Section 2

Why was the Electoral College created?

• Protect Against State Rule

• Protect Against Mob Rule

• Protect Against Minority Rule

How do we find the number of total electoral votes?

• Senate + House + DC

• House - Senate + DC

• House/Senate/DC

• Senate/House

How many Electoral Votes does one need to win the presidency?

(a)  

• Every 10 years a ---- is taken to determine how many representatives each state will have in the House of Representatives.

(a)  

Why are the smallest states holding three electoral votes?

• Because they have three house memebers

• Because they have three senators

• Because they have two senators and one house memebers

• Because its a odd number

What is a characteristic that most electors must have?

• Be loyal

• Be independent

• Be bipartisan

True or False: Electors in each state are divided evenly based on vote.

• True, Electors are distributed even to each candidate.

• False, Electors are given through the winner takes all system.

• Sorta, most states have winner takes all, but some states distribute their electors based on district vote.