Understanding the Electoral College

What is the main role of the Electoral College?

• To organize presidential debates

• To formally elect the President and Vice President

• To create election laws

• To count the popular votes

What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency?

• 260

• 280

• 250

• 270

How is the number of electors for each state determined?

• By the number of cities in the state

• By the state's population size

• By the state's land area

• By the number of schools in the state

How often is the census conducted, which can affect the number of electoral votes?

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 15 years

• Every 20 years

What happens if a candidate wins the majority of votes in a state?

• They receive all of the state's electoral votes

• They receive none of the state's electoral votes

• They receive half of the state's electoral votes

• They receive a bonus of 10 electoral votes

Why do presidential candidates focus on winning states like California, New York, and Texas?

• They have the largest number of electoral votes

• They have the most popular tourist attractions

• They are the easiest states to campaign in

• They have the most beautiful landscapes

It is possible for a candidate to win the popular vote but still lose the election.

• True

• False

Why do some people criticize the Electoral College?

• It is not mentioned in the Constitution

• It gives too much power to small states

• It is too expensive to maintain

• It can result in a candidate winning without the popular vote

What is a 'safe state' in the context of elections?

• A state with a large number of electoral votes

• A state that always votes for the same party

• A state with a high voter turnout

• A state that has never changed its voting system

Which states are often considered swing states?

• California and Texas

• Alaska and Hawaii

• Ohio and Florida

• New York and Illinois