Electoral College Quiz

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• To count votes in each state

• To select the president and vice president of the United States

• To create election rules

• To represent the people in Congress

How many electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. presidential election?

• 100

• 270

• 300

• 538

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

• 270

• 435

• 538

• 600

How is the number of electoral votes per state determined?

• By the state’s population

• By the state’s number of senators and representatives

• By the size of the state

• By the state governor’s choice

Which two states have a different method for allocating electoral votes than the rest of the country?

• Texas and Florida

• New York and California

• Maine and Nebraska

• Ohio and Pennsylvania

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

• The Senate chooses the president

• The current president stays in office

• The election is decided by the House of Representatives

• There is a re-election

When do the members of the Electoral College cast their votes?

• On Election Day

• In December after the general election

• In January during the inauguration

• Right after each debate

Why was the Electoral College created?

• To give smaller states a voice

• To simplify the election process

• To ensure a direct popular vote

• To eliminate the need for political parties

Who selects the members of the Electoral College?

• The President

• The people in each state

• Congress

• Each state legislature

Which of the following statements is true about the Electoral College?

• All electors are required to vote according to their state’s popular vote

• Electors can vote however they want, without any restrictions

• Some states require electors to follow the popular vote, but others do not

• Only electors in swing states can choose the president