11/5/24 The World from A to Z

What role does Congress play in determining the election date for choosing electors?

• The President decides the election date.
• Congress determines the time of choosing electors.
• Congress has no role in this decision.
• The Supreme Court sets the election date.

When is the presidential election done in the United States??

• When everyone shows up..

• 11:15 AM.

• The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

• Mondays

What is the total number of electors in the Electoral College?

• 538
• 100
• 270
• 435

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

• 435
• 538
• 270
• 300

What happens if there is a tie in the Electoral College?

• The Senate chooses the president.
• The House of Representatives chooses the president.
• The Supreme Court decides the winner.
• The election is postponed until a decision is made.

Why was the Electoral College established by the founding fathers?

• To ensure that only wealthy individuals could vote.
• To eliminate the influence of political parties.
• To give every state a say in national elections.
• To simplify the election process.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the popular vote and the Electoral College?

• A candidate always wins both the popular vote and the Electoral College.
• Winning the popular vote guarantees a presidential victory.
• There have been instances where a candidate won the popular vote but lost in the Electoral College.
• The popular vote is more important than the Electoral College.

What does the US voting process encompass beyond the presidential election?

• Only state elections.
• Local, state, and federal elections.
• Only congressional elections.
• Only federal elections.

What is the minimum number of years that a president will serve?

• 1000

• 100

• Four Years

• 10

How does party control in Congress impact presidential legislative priorities?

• It has no effect on legislative priorities.
• It can significantly influence how smoothly a president can implement plans.
• It only affects the Senate, not the House.
• It determines the outcome of all presidential elections.