Why is campaigning a small states like Delaware and Rhode Island necessary?

• Campaign rules require it

• The governors invite the candidates.

• In close elections, their votes make a difference.

• Party platforms require it.

Total amount of electoral votes in the electoral college.

• 270

• 538

• 3

• 269

Why does California have more electoral votes than Texas?

• California has a higher population than Texas

• California had more influence in the Senate than Texas

• California has a lower population than Texas

• California's land area is more than Texas

When was the last time the Electoral College went against the popular vote?

• 2000

• 1876

• 1995

• 2016

What is the number needed to be elected President?

• 260

• 270

• 269

• 538

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• Elect school board members.

• Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.

• Elect the President of the United States.

• Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.

The least amount of electoral votes that a state may be worth.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 1,000,000

If a tie occurs in the Electoral College, this part of Congress elects the President.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Pentagon

• Ohio

The bigger the ___________________ of a state the more electoral votes a state receives.

• trees

• land

• population

• ceiling fans

The formula for the number of electors in each state is..

• Determined by a vote

• # of Representatives 

• # of Senators

• # of Senators + # of Representatives