Electoral College

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• Elect school board members.

• Provide opportunities for kids to attend college.

• Elect the President of the United States.

• Elects representatives to Congress.

What state has the most Electoral votes?

• Texas

• New York

• California

• New York

How are a state's electoral votes determined?

• Multiply the number of Senators and House of Representatives.

• The number of Senators a state has.

• The number of Senators and Representatives a state has.

• Only the number of Representatives a state has.

How many Electoral College votes are needed in order to win the Presidency?

• 100

• 270

• 435

• 538

Even though Washington, D.C. is not a state, it has three electoral votes.

• True

• False

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

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• President

• Supreme Court

What are the only 2 states to decide Electoral College votes based upon congressional districts and majority voting, and not "winner take all"?

• California & Texas

• Missouri & Kansas

• New York & Arizona

• Nebraska & Maine

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

• 2000

• 1876

• 1995

• 2016

What is the least amount of electoral votes that a state may have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 10

In order to vote in U.S. elections, you must be 18 years old, a resident of the state you’re voting in, a citizen of the U.S., and __________?

• A citizen in good standing

• Current on your taxes

• Registered to vote

• A registered member of a political party