Understanding Elections and the Electoral College

The Electoral College is a group that formally elects the ________.

• A) President and Vice President

• B) Governors

• C) Mayors

• D) Senators

How many electoral votes are needed for a candidate to win?

• 270

• 300

• 538

• 150

Why was the Electoral College created?

• To balance power between populous and less populous states.

• To simplify the voting process.

• To increase voter turnout.

• To reduce election costs.

Political parties represent different ideas. Which of the following is an example?

• Democrats

• Teachers

• Scientists

• Artists

What is the minimum age to vote in elections?

• 18

• 16

• 21

• 25

A debate is a discussion between candidates about ________.

• Their views and policies

• Their favorite sports

• Their personal lives

• Their hobbies

Young people can participate in elections by ________.

• Learning about candidates

• Ignoring political news

• Avoiding discussions

• Staying at home

Which of the following is a way to stay informed about elections?

• Ignore the news

• Follow current events

• Avoid discussions

• Skip voting

Discussing with peers can help you: A) Reinforce understanding B) Confuse you more C) Waste time D) Avoid learning.

• Reinforce understanding

• Confuse you more

• Waste time

• Avoid learning

Reviewing key concepts helps you: A) Forget them B) Understand them C) Ignore them D) Misinterpret them.

• Forget them

• Understand them

• Ignore them

• Misinterpret them