TAKE QUIZ 15 | Lessons 29 & 30

What is the main purpose of the Electoral College in the United States?

• To directly elect the president and vice president

• To indirectly elect the president and vice president through electors

• To elect members of Congress

• To elect state governors

How many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?

• 435

• 538

• 270

• 100

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution changed the original election procedure for the president and vice president?

• 10th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

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

• The Senate elects the president

• The Supreme Court decides the winner

• The U.S. House of Representatives elects the president

• A new election is held

How many electoral votes are required to win the U.S. presidential election?

• 270

• 300

• 538

• 435

Which two states do not follow the "winner-takes-all" rule in the Electoral College?

• California and Texas

• Florida and New York

• Maine and Nebraska

• Washington and Oregon

Who presides over the joint session of Congress where the electoral votes are counted?

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

What is the minimum number of electoral votes a state can have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following is a criticism of the Electoral College system?

• It ensures equal representation for all states

• It always reflects the nationwide popular vote

• It gives more voting power to smaller states

• It requires candidates to campaign in all states equally

What is the role of electors in the Electoral College?

• To campaign for their party's candidate

• To cast the final vote for president and vice president

• To count the popular votes in each state

• To write new election laws