Electoral College and Voting Process

Identify the purpose of the Electoral College.

• To directly elect the President and Vice President

• To provide a compromise between election of the President by Congress and by popular vote

• To ensure that all states have equal representation in the election

• To simplify the election process

What are the two most popular political parties in the United States?

• Democratic Party and Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party and Green Party

• Republican Party and Democratic Party

• Republican Party and Green Party

The 'popular vote' in a presidential election refers to:

• The total number of votes cast by the public in the election.

• The number of electoral votes a candidate receives.

• The votes cast by members of the Electoral College.

• The votes counted in the primary elections.

How many states use a 'winner-take-all' system for electoral votes?

• 50

• 48

• 46

• 51

What is the significance of voting in states with a 'winner-take-all' system?

• It determines the entire state's electoral votes.

• It has no impact on the electoral outcome.

• It only affects local elections.

• It is irrelevant in presidential elections.

How many votes are needed in the Electoral College to win the presidency?

• 270

• 435

• 100

• 260

Why was the Electoral College established?

• To elect the president since citizens were not smart enough to do it

• To give larger states more power in the election
• To make the election process more complicated and confusing
• To ensure that only wealthy individuals could vote for the President

The electoral college has ________ members.

• 538

• 433

• 360

• 270

Who is one person running for President in this election?

• Donald Trump

• Tim Walz

• Joe Biden

• Kamala Harris

What is the electoral college?

• A university that helps politicians with their campaigns

• A group of people that report to the government during election season

• A group of people appointed by each state who formally elect the president