CommonLit: the Electoral College, Explained for Kids Review Game

What is the Electoral College?

• A school for learning about elections

• A system for electing the president of the United States

• A club for political parties

• A meeting place for presidential candidates

How do electors in the Electoral College decide who to vote for?

• They vote for whoever they want

• They follow the popular vote of their state

• They vote based on their personal beliefs

• They are chosen by the president

What is the "magic number" of electoral votes a candidate needs to win the presidency?

• 538

• 270

• 435

• 100

Which states do not follow the "all or nothing" rule in Electoral College voting?

• Texas and California

• Florida and Ohio

• Maine and Nebraska

• New York and Illinois

What is one argument in favor of the Electoral College?

• It ensures larger states have more power

• It helps smaller states have a voice

• It eliminates the need for elections

• It guarantees the popular vote winner becomes president

What happens if no presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?

• The Senate decides the winner

• The election is canceled

• The House of Representatives decides the winner

• A new election is held immediately

Why do some people consider the Electoral College unfair?

• It requires too many votes to win

• It can result in a president who lost the popular vote

• It is too easy to understand

• It gives equal votes to each state

What is meant by "swing states"?

• States that always vote for the same party

• States with a large number of electors

• States that frequently change party support

• States that do not participate in elections

What role do political parties play in the Electoral College?

• They pick electors after the primary election

• They have no role in the Electoral College

• They directly vote for the president

• They decide the number of electors each state gets

How many electors are in the Electoral College?

• 100

• 270

• 435

• 538