Swing State

A swing state is a state that:

• does not always vote for the same party

• a state with the most electoral votes

• a state with the least electoral votes

• a state that does not electoral votes

Candidates spend the most time campaigning and money advertising in

• Red states

• Blue states

• Swing states

Purple states are states that are considered:

• Swing states

• Red states

• Republican states

• Democrat states

Ohio is an example of a

• Red state

• Blue state

• Purple state

What is the term for a state that is highly competitive and often votes for different political parties from election to election?

• Swing State

• Red State

• Blue State

• Elector State

How does the Electoral College affect campaign strategies?

• Candidates focus only on states with the largest populations

• Candidates may focus on "swing states" that could vote for either party

• Candidates ignore states they are sure to win or lose

• Both B and C

When comparing red states, blue states, and swing states, swing states have the most electoral votes.

• True

• False

Which of the following would be considered a "swing state"?

• Ohio

• Texas

• North Dakota

• Montana

What is a swing state?

• A state that consistently votes for one party

• A state with a large population

• A state that can be won by either major political party

• A state with no electoral votes

Why are swing states important in elections?

• They have the most electoral votes

• They can determine the outcome of an election

• They are the largest states by area

• They have the most registered voters