Close Calls in US Election History

Who choses the President of the United States?

• The Electoral College

• direct popular vote

In most states (48/50), the candidate that wins the popular vote gets how many electoral votes from the state?

• Only the popular vote percentage
• None of the electoral votes
• All of the state's electoral votes
• Half of the state's electoral votes

How often do Americans elect the President?

• Every two years
• Every six years
• Every eight years
• Every four years

Why was Andrew Jackson not elected in 1824?

What was the issue with the Electoral College in 1876?

• The issue with the Electoral College in 1876 was the disputed electoral votes and allegations of fraud.
• The issue was related to voter turnout, not electoral votes.
• There were no disputes regarding the electoral votes in 1876.
• The Electoral College was abolished in 1876.

In the 2000 election, who received more popular votes nationally but still lost the presidency?

• George W. Bush

• Al Gore

• Ralph Nader

• John Kerry

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Why did newspapers print that Dewey beat Truman?

• The election results were manipulated by the media.
• Truman was disqualified from the election.
• Dewey won due to a last-minute campaign strategy.
• Newspapers printed that Dewey beat Truman due to early projections and incomplete election results.

If a law is ​ ​ (a)   , then it is not supported by the US Constitution.

• unconstitutional
• constitutional
• valid
• enforceable
• legitimate

What does decisively mean?

• In a manner that is conclusive and determined.
• In a manner that is vague and ambiguous.
• In a way that is uncertain and hesitant.
• In a way that is slow and deliberate.

Which state has the most electoral votes?

• New York
• California
• Florida
• Texas