The Electoral College

How does a candidate win the office of president in the United States?

• Through a direct popular vote

• By winning the majority of electoral votes

• By being appointed by Congress

• Through a national lottery system

What are the Pros of the Electoral College system?

• Ensures all parts of the country are involved in selecting the President

• Gives more power to larger states

• Simplifies the election process

• Eliminates the need for a popular vote

Select the cons of the Electoral College system.

• It can lead to a candidate winning the presidency without winning the popular vote.

• It ensures that all parts of the country have a say in the presidential election.

• It simplifies the election process by focusing on a few key states.

• It encourages candidates to campaign in all states equally.

How many Electoral College votes does Texas have?

• 40

• 29

• 55

• 20

Which state has 54 Electoral College votes?

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• New York

How many Electoral College votes does New York have?

• 28

• 19

• 15

• 13

Does Arizona have 11 Electoral College votes?

• yes

• no

How many total electors are there in the U.S. Electoral College?

• 435

• 100

• 538

• 3

Fill in the blank: South Dakota has 1 U.S. Representative and 2 U.S. Senators, giving it a total of ___ Electoral College Votes.

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Every state has two (a)   . Options: A) Governors B) Senators C) Representatives. Answer: B) Senators

• Governors

• Senators

• Representatives