Understanding the Electoral College- Upfront

What is the total number of electors in the Electoral College?

• 435

• 270

• 100

• 538

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 100

• 435

• 538

• 270

Which document outlines the responsibilities of the Electoral College?

• The Federalist Papers

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

When was the Electoral College system established?

• 1776

• 1787

• 1865

• 1800

How are the number of electoral votes per state determined?

• By the number of representatives and senators

• By the number of representatives only

• By the number of senators only

• By the state's population only

What happens if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?

• The House of Representatives elects the president

• The Senate elects the president

• A new election is held

• The Supreme Court decides

Which states do not use the winner-takes-all system for electoral votes?

• Florida and Ohio

• California and Texas

• Maine and Nebraska

• New York and Illinois

When do electors cast their votes?

• December 17

• November 3

• January 6

• January 20

What is the role of electors in the Electoral College?

• To count the popular votes

• To organize debates

• To cast the official votes for president and vice president

• To campaign for candidates

Which election saw a candidate win the popular vote but lose the electoral vote?

• 2020

• 2012

• 2008

• 2016