Electoral College Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Electoral College?

• To elect Senators

• To elect the President and Vice President

• To create laws

• To draft the Constitution

How many total electoral votes are available in the Electoral College?

• 435

• 538

• 270

• 100

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution established the Electoral College?

• 12th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

How is the number of electoral votes for each state determined?

• Based on the state's land area

• Based on the state's population

• Equal for every state

• Based on the state’s number of Senators and Representatives

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

• The House of Representatives elects the President

• A new election is held

• The candidate with the most votes wins

• The Supreme Court decides

How many electoral votes are required to win the presidency?

• 270

• 300

• 250

• 538

Which two states use a proportional system for allocating their electoral votes?

• California and Texas

• New York and Florida

• Maine and Nebraska

• Ohio and Georgia

When do the electors cast their votes for President and Vice President?

• January 20th

• The first Tuesday in November

• December after the general election

• July 4th

Why was the Electoral College originally created?

• To ensure a direct democracy

• To balance power between large and small states

• To simplify the voting process

• To eliminate political parties

Who certifies the electoral votes?

• The President

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House