Understanding the Electoral College

What is the Electoral College?

• A group of people who directly elect the President

• A process for electing the President and Vice President

• A physical location where electors meet

• A committee in Congress that oversees elections

How many electors are in the Electoral College?

• 435

• 100

• 270

• 538

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

• 435

• 100

• 538

• 270

How are the electors for each state determined?

• By the number of registered voters

• By the number of Senators and Representatives in Congress

• By the state's population

• By the state's land area

Which states use a variation of proportional representation in the Electoral College?

• Ohio and Pennsylvania

• Maine and Nebraska

• Florida and New York

• California and Texas

When do electors cast their votes for President and Vice President?

• On Inauguration Day

• On January 6th

• On the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December

• On Election Day in November

Who presides over the counting of the electoral votes in Congress?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• The Vice President of the United States

• The President of the Senate

What document lists the appointed electors and the votes they received?

• Certificate of Appointment

• Certificate of Vote

• Certificate of Election

• Certificate of Ascertainment

When is the President-elect sworn into office?

• On January 6th

• On Election Day

• On the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December

• On January 20th

What role does the Office of the Federal Register play in the Electoral College?

• Counting the electoral votes

• Appointing electors

• Contacting electors

• Coordinating functions between the States and Congress